The club got into his soul. He was good for Leeds and Leeds were good for him and his service was exemplary. The defender has only been at his next football destination in Middlesbrough for a relatively short spell after moving up the A1, initially on loan, in January. His impact - on and off the pitch - in a relatively short period of time is such that Michael Carrick believes that Boro are now getting under the skin, as he puts it, of Ayling. Just as Leeds did.
Affectionately known as Bill, the Leeds cult hero, quickly established himself in the Boro ranks in the absence of the injured Tommy Smith and made a total of 19 appearances, contributing eight assists and playing a full part in the club's strong finish to the season which saw them just miss out on a play-off place. On Ayling, who has become the club’s first signing of the close season, Carrick said: “We’re delighted that Luke is staying with us.
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