Swansea City’s decision to hand Liam Cullen a new contract is looking shrewder by the week.
Swansea took their time to tie the forward down, opting to trigger a one-year extension in his previous deal in April rather than handing him the long-term package the player was hoping for.
But the club changed their stance in October, deciding that Cullen was worthy of new three-and-a-half year contract.
Cullen’s response to the deal? The best run of form in his career.
Including his breakthrough night with Wales against Iceland last month, Cullen has delivered four goals and four assists in his last four games for club and country.
“He is a joy to watch isn’t he,” Swansea head coach Luke Williams said in the wake of Cullen’s latest influential performance, in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Portsmouth.
“He has quality, great energy. He’s always drenched in sweat, giving everything to the team – and whisking the hair out of his face because he’s so cool.
“He is in great form and he deserves to be because he works hard on his game every day and he runs himself into oblivion in every game.”
Swansea return to action at Luton Town next weekend.
Given the streak he is enjoying, Cullen will be counting down the days.