league and cup appearances in the 2006–07 season as West Ham narrowly escaped relegation. On 1 November 2008, he scored his first league goal of the season in a 1–1 draw against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium. It was his first league goal for two years. Mullins made a total of 213 appearances for West Ham United, netting seven goals. Portsmouth On 25 January 2009, Mullins joined Portsmouth on a three-and-a-half-year contract. He started the 2010 FA Cup Final in an unfamiliar left-back role as Portsmouth were narrowly beaten 1–0 by Chelsea. Portsmouth were relegated at the end of the season, but Mullins stayed at the Fratton Park side and took number 8 for the 2010–11 season after captain Marc Wilson was given number 6. He scored his first goal for the club in a 3–1 win over Bristol City on 28 September 2010. He was voted Portsmouth Player of the Season for the 2010–11 season. Loan to Reading On 15 March 2012, Mullins signed for Reading on loan for the 2011–12 season. He made seven appearances for Reading as they were promoted to the Premier League. Birmingham City and loan to Notts County On 12 July 2012, Mullins signed for Birmingham City on a two-year contract on a free transfer. He made his debut in the League Cup first round against Barnet, and kept his place for the opening match of the 2012–13 season, a 1–1 draw at home to Charlton Athletic. He scored his first goal for Birmingham in a 2–2 draw with Nottingham Forest on 15 September. On 31 January 2014, Mullins joined Notts County on loan until the end of the 2013–14 season. He made his debut the next day as a second-half substitute as County lost 2–0 away to Preston North End. With one match of County's season remaining, Mullins was recalled by Birmingham to cover for the injured Tom Thorpe. Playing at centre back, he made a crucial clearance in the final game, away at Bolton Wanderers, that contributed to Birmingham City retaining their Championship status via Paul Caddis' stoppage-time equaliser. Birmingham confirmed he would be released when his contract expired at the end of the 2013–14 season. He finished his Birmingham career having scored twice in 39 appearances in all competitions. Notts County On 5 June 2014, Mullins rejoined Notts County on a one-year contract. International career Mullins made three appearances for the