Ryan Reynolds, the co-owner of Wrexham, has messaged Nathan Bishop to thank the Manchester United goalkeeper regarding his concern for Paul Mullin after his challenge caused the striker a punctured lung. The Hollywood actor also wished the 23-year-old luck for the future.
The incident happened in the sixth minute of Wrexham’s 3-1 win over a young United side at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium on Tuesday. Bishop rushed out to clear the ball as Mullin ran through and clattered into the 28-year-old. Mullin required oxygen and was taken to hospital.
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The Wrexham manager, Phil Parkinson, said he was “fuming” at Bishop for the challenge, but the goalkeeper was distraught about causing the injury and contacted Mullin. Reynolds, who was not at the game, has thanked Bishop for doing so and offered his best wishes to the academy player. It is understood that there is no issue between Bishop and Mullin.
