Steven Caulker returned to the Swans side last weekend against Fulham ending a poor time for him professionally and personally<\/p>\n
After a promising start to his Swans loan spell, an injury put him on the sidelines for a while and then he was arrested in Swansea last month after an incident in the street.<\/p>\n
But he is looking to put both those things behind him and continue on the road to help the Swans secure at least one more season in the top flight although he may not be around to experience that if it happens.<\/p>\n
Caulker told the Western Mail\u00a0\u201cIt was a tough time for me to deal with.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was arrested for swearing in the street; it was something I shouldn\u2019t have done and I\u2019ve apologised for it to the club and it won\u2019t happen again.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe manager had words with me and said I\u2019ve got to walk away from situations like that. I\u2019m still only 19 so I am still learning from these things but if I find myself in a similar situation next time I\u2019ll be wiser for it and not let myself get involved.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve learned how things can turn against you very quickly if you\u2019re not careful.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wasn\u2019t worried it would affect my future here because I had the full support from the gaffer when I explained the situation to him and made my apology.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe had words but he was very understanding so it was great to hear that. And it made me realise even more this is a brilliant club to be part of. I want to show that on the pitch.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was always coming back here after the injury,\u201d he said, having initially returned to White Hart Lane for an operation and the early stages of the rehabilitation from surgery.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe injury was a frustrating time for me but the boys have been brilliant throughout and I\u2019ve had a lot of support from the family and friends which was great because it can be hard for you.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut I\u2019ve dealt with it and feel like I\u2019ve come back stronger.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just hope to stay fit and the main thing is to get games under my belt now and for Swansea to stay up this season \u2013 that would be a fantastic achievement.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know my loan is up for review in January but I think I\u2019m going to be here for the season now. Certainly as far as I\u2019m concerned that\u2019s the case and I\u2019m happy with it. I\u2019ve enjoyed it here so far and I\u2019ve got my sights set on a long-season ahead.<\/p>\n
\u201cFulham was the first game I was available so I was delighted to start,\u201d said the highly-rated youngster, whose injury was caused when he became caught in the net at Arsenal having made a goal-line clearance.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was my first win as a Swansea player and a first goal to celebrate in Swansea colours so I was delighted.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo get a clean sheet is a big plus and I am very grateful for the opportunity to start.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut there\u2019s competition for places all over the squad so you can never relax, you always have to look over your shoulder.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know I can\u2019t rest on my laurels at any point. I\u2019m fully aware that, for instance, on Saturday, I kept the captain out of the team.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou have to stay on your toes every day of the week, but that brings the best out of everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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