Fulton credits Matos with renewed confidence as Swansea lead Championship

Jay Fulton has credited Vitor Matos with restoring his confidence and sense of belonging as Swansea City set the pace in the Championship. The midfielder says the head coach’s approach has brought freshness to the training ground and given players freedom on the pitch. Swansea’s published league table shows 23 points from ten games, two ahead of Middlesbrough on 21.

Competition across the squad

Fulton, who has spent 12 years at Swansea, identifies the depth of the squad as an important part of the start. “It feels like a bigger squad,” he told the club’s website. The midfielder says there is more quality and competition for places, while the team’s winning run has strengthened the bond between players. Fulton’s account is of a positive daily environment as well as what supporters see during matches. After a frustrating start to last season, Fulton says his relationship with Matos has helped him recover form and feel able to contribute when called upon.

The position behind the confidence

Swansea’s own table records seven wins, two draws and one defeat from ten Championship matches. The club describes the opening sequence as its best league start in 103 years. Fulton was speaking ahead of the West Ham United match. Swansea has linked the full press conference alongside the interview, giving supporters the midfielder’s account of the squad’s confidence and competition for places.