Paul Mullin is aiming to score his second goal for Rotherham United as the team prepares for a League Two fixture against Tranmere Rovers. The striker, who netted on his debut last weekend, is balancing match preparation with precious family time before his son returns to school.
Rotherham currently sit 13th in the League Two table with four points from their opening three games, a record of one win, one draw and one loss. They have scored four goals and conceded four, leaving them with a zero goal difference and three points behind early leaders Barnet. Their next match after Tranmere is an away trip to face Bristol Rovers on September 5th, as listed on the club's fixtures page.
What did Paul Mullin say about his family?
Paul Mullin lives in Merseyside with his partner Mollie and their young son Albi. The forward plans to return home after training to spend time with them before meeting up with the squad for their pre-match routine. "Hopefully I can wake up with my little boy - the day before he's back to school," Mullin told the Rotherham Advertiser. He added that he wants to spend a couple of hours with his son and is looking forward to the game, hoping to be in the starting lineup at Prenton Park.
How did Mullin start his Rotherham career?
Mullin made an immediate impact after joining Rotherham United this season. He came off the bench in the 90th minute of last Saturday's match against Chesterfield and scored, helping secure a 2-1 victory for the Millers. The striker has previously played for Cambridge United and Wrexham, and he also had a spell with Tranmere Rovers between 2018 and 2020. He has even scored against his current club once before while playing for another side.
What is head coach Alex Bruce's view?
Head coach Alex Bruce was pleased with the weekend result but is keeping his squad grounded. He stated that the players' performance is history when they come in on Sunday morning and that the focus shifts immediately to recovery and preparation for the Tranmere match. Bruce confirmed the squad has been bolstered by the addition of former player Will Vaulks. He emphasised the team is trying to build a culture and is slowly moving in the right direction, but he does not want anyone to think they have cracked it after just one win. Bruce said there is a lot of work still to do.
Where does Rotherham stand in the league?
The win over Chesterfield lifted Rotherham to 13th place, just one point above the teams directly below them in a tightly packed mid-table. Their recent form reads win, draw, loss. Fans can track the evolving League Two standings as the season progresses. The match against Tranmere presents an opportunity to climb higher, especially with key players like Mullin finding form early. The team's overall squad depth can be viewed on the official squad page.
Rotherham United's next fixture is away to seventh-placed Bristol Rovers on 5 September 2026.
