Johnny Mullins  John Christopher Mullins (born 6 November 1985) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender. He primarily played as a centre-back. Mullins started his career with Reading, but it was during two separate loan spells with Kidderminster Harriers that he first came to prominence, prompting Mansfield Town to sign him on his release from the Reading in 2006. He was with Mansfield for two seasons before moving to Stockport County. In 2010, he joined Rotherham United, and following his loan at Oxford United he was made Rotherham's captain as they finished runners-up in League Two. In July 2013, he joined Oxford United permanently, staying for three seasons before his transfer to Luton Town. Born in Hampstead, Greater London, Mullins signed his first professional contract with Reading on 16 December 2004 until the end of 2005–06, having progressed through the club's youth system. He later became captain of the reserve team and made seven appearances. Mullins was released by Reading upon the expiry of his contract. Mullins joined League Two club Kidderminster Harriers on loan for the remainder of 2004–05 on 17 December 2004, making his debut one day later in a 2–0 defeat away to Cheltenham Town. He scored his first goal for the club on 29 January 2005 in a 3–1 win away to Cambridge United. Mullins also scored the only goal of the reverse fixture against Cheltenham Town on 5 March. His season was ended by a hamstring injury in a 1–1 draw with Yeovil Town on 16 April, having made 21 appearances for the club. Mullins re-signed for Kidderminster Harriers, newly relegated to the Conference National on 25 October 2005 on an initial one-month loan. His loan was later extended until late January, and once more until the end of 2005–06 on 10 January 2006. He made 30 appearances in all competitions, scoring two goals, and was named Player of the Season by the club's supporters. Mullins signed a two-year contract with League Two club Mansfield Town on 31 May 2006. He immediately established himself in the first-team and made 48 appearances in 2006–07, scoring two goals. In 2007–08, Mullins was described by manager Billy Dearden as the most improved player in League Two, and won Mansfield's Player of the Season award. Mansfield were relegated to the Conference Premier at the end of the season, prompting Mullins to turn down the offer of a new contract, as he wanted to stay in the Football League.