McIlroy pays tribute to Mullin

19 April 2011 11:30
Morecambe boss Sammy McIlroy has paid tribute to Paul Mullin after the veteran striker announced his retirement due to a back injury that ruled him out for the rest of the season. The 37-year-old suffered the problem in March after his last appearance for the Shrimps in the 3-3 draw at Northampton. McIlroy said: "Paul has been fantastic for us and been a model professional. "He is an absolute diamond and if he does go to play for another club on a part-time basis they will have a fantastic player on their hands."

Source: PA