Swansea City made the decision to pursue a permanent contract with Southampton loanee Nathan Dyer back in the summer of 2009;
they had no idea that he would end up becoming a cult legend with the Swans. Dyer, who was born in Trowbridge, attended Southampton's academy, joined the Saints at the age of eight, and became a professional in 2005 after spending time on loan at Burnley and Sheffield United.
Dyer joined Swansea on loan at the end of the 2008–09 season, helping Roberto Martinez's team, who had been promoted to the second division the year before, to an outstanding eighth-place finish.
Swansea decided to acquire Dyer on a permanent basis for an estimated £400,000.
For that small sum, they had acquired a player who would play a significant role in their future and, possibly, the happiest moments in the lives of Swansea City supporters. At Swansea City, Nathan Dyer established himself.
Even after 14 years at Southampton, Dyer was looking for a footballing home before going on loan to Swansea, and it was at the Liberty Stadium that he really started to flourish.
Because the Jacks still aimed to play a similar style of football after Roberto Martinez left in the summer of 2009, Dyer played a key role in their "Swansealona" style of play throughout his first two seasons with the team.
Dyer participated in every regular season and playoff game for Brendan Rodgers' team as they were promoted to the Premier League in 2011 following a season in which they placed seventh under Paulo Sousa's leadership.
The possession-based passing style of Rodgers' Swansea was given a new dimension by Dyer's quickness, inventiveness, tight control, and overall technical prowess.
He was the difference maker for a team that was so happy and at ease controlling the ball and, consequently, their opponents.
Dyer was somewhat of an x-factor, but he was also good at fitting in with the style.
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