A WREXHAM AFC fan who has autism has hailed super Paul Mullin for the way he's supported her.
Millie Tipping, aged 17, is Wrexham AFC mad and has been regularly attending games since she was seven.
Millie has autism, which was diagnosed when she was five.
"I started to go to Wrexham games where I don’t feel different to anyone else," she said.
"I sit in the quiet zone in the corner of the Mold Road stand - which is run by Kerry Evans (the club's disability liaison officer).
"The players have been so supportive to me, but especially Paul Mullin."
The star striker's son, Albi, was recently diagnosed with autism. As well as dedicating his new boots to Albi, Mullin has also become a patron of Llay-based autism charity, YourSpace.
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He was also praised after walking out onto the field for the FA Cup match versus Sheffield United wearing noise cancelling headphones alongside a mascot who has autism.
This means Millie and her idol have a strong connection with one another.
Millie said: "When I found out Albi had autism I wanted to do something special so I made a canvas - he loved it.
"Ever since, Mullin has been so patient with me, he says take my time and don’t rush. He always gives me a fist bump or a high five.
"During the game, when any of the players come over to take a corner they all say 'hi' to me. And Mark Howard - we have a routine he will always wave to me."
She added: "Wrexham AFC have truly bought the spark back into my life.
"Mullin, as it says in his chant, really is 'super' - he’s amazing. I take my hat off to Paul and the others, they really are part of the community, they are so understanding with me and others. I really can’t thank them all enough."
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