MATTY FOULDS

It’s a short career as a footballer and defender Matty Foulds is keen to ensure that he has no regrets when he eventually chooses to walk out for the final time.

This attitude is one which is important to the left-back and Foulds believes it has helped him to make several of the key decisions so far in his career.

Words: Nickolas McInally

“I want to make the most of any opportunity I am offered in my career. When I do eventually hang up my boots I will have no regrets. I wouldn’t rule out playing abroad again at some point but at least I can say I had a go.

“I’ve always had a good attitude towards football and it’s something which is important to me. I think that impacts me and my personality because I never want to give a bad impression of myself. Hopefully that is something which can continue to help me throughout the rest of my career.”

The 25-year-old began his career with Bury and in 2015 he would make his debut for the League One side. This came in the League Cup against none other than Leicester City who would then be crowned Premier League champions later that season.

As the Bradford loanee looks back, he believes this experience gave him the confidence to battle for a place in the first team at the age of 17.

“I made my first-team debut for Bury. It was in the Capital One cup against Leicester. That was the year they went on to win the league so it was a brilliant experience.”