Midway through the first half of Swansea's 3-1 defeat at home to Manchester United on Nov. 6, a chant began to resonate among home fans in the Liberty Stadium, its volume increasing as it rolled around the arena.
"Get out of our club! Get out of our club! You greedy b-------! Get out of our club!"
This is Swansea City, the little club that did. Once broken and nearly bankrupt, it was rescued and rejuvenated by an alliance of local businessmen and a supporters' trust. Promotion to the Premier League was achieved in 2011.
But five years later, things have changed.