What an absolute gent. Always wore his heart on his sleeve and that's all you can ask from a player. Never once did he not give his all. Big part of bringing Leeds back to the Premiership and you should be very proud for the career you had here. All the best Luke.
One of a handful of players I've watched growing up with Leeds United who will stand the test of time as a bonafide Leeds legend. Throughout on and off games, you could tell Bill always gave his all, and that's all we ever want. Playing the game equally with a snarl and a smile, and being respectful, genuine, and humble at the same time. MOT Bill, you were there for us, and we're there for you.
Scottish man city fan here - this guy is everything you'd want your daughter to bring home , honest , hard working, over came his own issues with speech etc and captained an unbelievable club ! This is who I'd like my son to look upto , a real role model ! 🏴👏
Boro fan here, seeing your fanbase, players and club as a whole with such an outpouring over love and respect says everything about the player we're getting. Just thought you'd like an update, he made his debut today, full 90 and he made a huge difference, his leadership qualities are plain to see and he'll help us no end hopefully get into the play offs with you guys. He went into a crunching tackle in the build up to our equiliser! We'll take good care of him! Best of luck for the season!
Feeling very emotional after watching Lukes farewell. An absolute gentleman both on and off the field. I've been a Leeds United fan for 50 years and for me Luke Alying Is one of a very few players who put his heart and soul into the club, shirt, and the fans. Luke forever a legend at Elland Road. 😢
It's been our pleasure. What a bloke you are. You will always be Leeds. That's a given. You were part of a very special thing for a few years. A bond. A connection that I've never experienced before in football. And the football I witnessed was as good as anything I'd ever seen before. It made me proud to say I was a Leeds fan. Thank you.
He is always welcome back to our club that goes for each and every member of that club at that time! They all made our club special again the moment marcelo walked through that door.
Who ever is cutting onions can you stop please 😢. One of the true greats of this generation. You will always be a legend to the club and forever welcome here. Thanks bill
What a brilliant way to sign off ! He gave absolutely everything for the club and wish him the very best of luck in the future. I think he's someone which huge integrity and character.....top guy .
I'm not crying. You all are. This was a heart-wrenching message of goodbye. Impossible not to empty the tear sacs.... A truly wonderful servant for LUFC and gentleman on and off the field. Someone from the South went up North, lived and breathed Leeds. A warrior who got Leeds, embraced Leeds and is now forever a Leeds lad. Thank you very, very much, Luke. A hero, a modern day LEGEND has now left us, not turned his back on us. We wish him well at Boro. May he have his final football chapter in his beloved Yorkshire in Gods Own County.
Luke, if you read these comments, remember this. You will always be welcome at Elland Road, and as long as this club exists, you will be a Legend. Thank you for your service and all the best for your future. M.O.T.
I always said Bill and Stu were both the heart and soul on the pitch and outside the pitch as well. This man would have gone through a ring of fire if necessary for the club. And then he would have stood up and thrown himself in front of a bus if necessary. 100% for the shirt. Always. Luke Ayling you'll never be forgotten. MOT.
Your the man with the biggest smile I've seen whilst playing for my club and getting into the ears of the opposition. Just loving being on that turf. Its a statue that will cost a fortune just to get all them teeth in😊
Always admired Luke for his constant effort and determination. Had a horrible habit of ball watching especially last season but listening to this it's easy to forget he's provided some of the best memories for the last 7 years.
The ending sums it up. Thank you Luke Ayling. The fact your leaving has caused grown men and women to shed a tear says it all really... You got what Leeds United means and it's more than 90 minutes of football on a Saturday - that's all the fans ask for.
What an awesome ambassador for our club. An amazing journey which Luke has been a part of of. Will be sorely missed by us all but I wish him the best of luck at the Boro.
One of the greats of my time watching Leeds. Left it all on the pitch every time he played and epitomised the 'Leeds Culture' you could tell he genuinely loved being part of Leeds and it really endeared him to the fans
There is a group of us here in the USA that are hard core Leeds United fans. I personnel have supported Leeds since the Don Revie's days in the early 1970s. I consider you up there with some of Leeds greatest, Peter Lorimer, Billy Bremner, Allan Clark and all the rest. We are really sad to see you go. Thanks for the wonderful times. Good Luck and God Bless you.
I'm in tears here watching this😢😢what an absolute gent and a footballer who got what it all means to play for our great club! Always gave 100% both on and off the pitch. There are no words to sum up what I suspect most of the genuine fans are thinking and feeling at this moment but thank you Luke(Bill) for everything you have done for this club and all the very best to you and your family for the future. M. O. T. Legend❤️❤️
He might not have started or finished his career at Leeds but he is what Leeds United are all about and he will always be loved by us Leeds fans M,O,T MR AYLING good luck and u will be missed
Found this hard to watch, what a great player you've become Bill. Leeds will always shout your name we had the highs and lows but you never turned your back on us. all the best with your new team dont be a stranger Luke Ayling
What is about football. I’ll be 56 next week 47 years after my first game and watching this I’ve gone 😪 Go well Luke Ayling. You’re Leeds and you know you are!
Thank you Luke. A proper Leeds legend, when my young son started watching and supporting Leeds, you were his favourite player and still are, he’s a Leeds fan for life. Good luck ❤ MOT
Wow, an utter legend that clearly loves everything lufc. Gutted to see you go and look forward for your return. Always welcome at Elland Road. MOT❤ good luck for the future bud 👍
Im sad to see Luke go but happy that he played for us with so much heart, one of my absolute favourite Leeds players gonna miss that ayling flop and the celebrations 🎉 bye Bill thanks.
What a guy Luke Ayling is. Legend, Gentleman, Character, all round top bloke. 100% every game, always with a smile on his face or that cheeky grin. Top defender and not a bad striker. Loved his celebrations. Luke Ayling will be really missed at Leeds. Players like this don't come round very often. Thank you Luke.ALAW. MOT.
What an awesome guy so honest and lovable, you won’t find find many players like this around anymore and our Luke (Bill) is one of the last of a dying breed. All the best son in your next venture and I hope to see you again at Elland Road. LEGEND along side several others. Take care all the best and THANK YOU for the memories Luke. All the best to Your Wife ya boys and ya self.. M.O.T……😊
Can only echo so many of these comments - a genuine, wholehearted player who gave his all every time he went out on the pitch for Leeds. Had his ups and downs, but who doesn't. He never gave less than his best and that's all we can ask of any player who pulls on a Leeds shirt. Go well Luke and thank you.
Luke, your an absolute authentic humble gentleman. Your passion on the pitch is matched by the passion in your voice off the pitch. I have supported leeds sice I was 5 I'm now 65 and I have seen many players come and go but rarely have I felt a sadness for other players that I feel now that your retireng. The conviction in your commitment to the leeds cause has always been inspiring and I wish you and your family every future succes and happiness. Thank you Luke - Bannacht Leat - God Bless
We all talk about the Revie team of legends but we now have a modern day legend in Luke Ayling who himself will be talked about for years to come thank you Luke
100% in every thing you did for leeds United and the city of Leeds and our fans all over the world will remember you as our bill second only to billy. Good luck luke and thank you.
I am so glad that I have seen him play A legend at the club and some grate celebrations He will never be missed at Leeds Thanks for the memories Bill 😢😢😢💙💛💙💛
You will be remembered here for good. You played 100% for that shirt and us fans every game. Someone who actually gets what it means to play for Leeds United. All the best lad! 👍
Luke you have played here for as long as i can remember you have always been my favorite player and has inspired me to play right back thanks for all the good memories luke have a good time at your new club MOT ALAW 🤍💙💛
Thanks Luke I remember you as on of Bielsa’s boys. The most exciting times I’ve had in the 50 years I have supported Leeds. What a brilliant person and player. Best wishes
Thank you bill for all your hard work and dedication to leeds you will always be a leeds legend that huddersfield goal I will never forget good luck to you and your family
Good luck Lukey boy top lad, met you in Milborne Port afew years ago and you were more than happy to chat yo me about Leeds, good luck in the future thanks for everything!
I don't usually write in the comments but this man is genuinely one of a kind and it has to be said. He embodied everything that Marcelo brought to the team on the road to promotion and amplified that in the first season in the Premier League. I'll never forget the Huddersfield volley (thunder bas£$&d) - at the time I couldn't understand how it ended up in the back of the net, to then get home and watch the replay and being absoulutly gobsmacked. Thanks for everything you've done on and off the pitch Bill! Hope you come back soon. Leeds Legend! MOT
Thank you Luke. The word legend is used way too much about players, managers etc these days, but you are a Leeds legend. Lukey embodied everything great about Leeds united. Like us lifelong fans the club is now in his blood. God bless you Luke and we wish you nothing but the absolute best up the road in North East Yorkshire! 🤍💙💛🤍💙💛🤍💙💛
So I'm a West Brom fan first and a football fan 2nd. How inspirational to listen to a professional footballer who is genuine and wears his heart on his sleeve. You can hear the emotion in his voice and what LUFC means to him. I don't normally comment on social media but after watching this I felt I had too. Such a genuine person and from watching some of his games a truly great player. Good Luck Luke Ayling at your new club you were a fantastic servant to LUFC. If only their was more professional players like you as there would be hope that football could come first and money 2nd. PS if it doesn't work out i would love to see you playing for the Baggies.
Absolute legend of our club! I know this team got a lot us through the darkest times during Covid, and he was a HUGE part of that team. All the best Bill, thanks for everything, and Yorkshire will always be your home!
What an absolute gent. Always wore his heart on his sleeve and that's all you can ask from a player. Never once did he not give his all. Big part of bringing Leeds back to the Premiership and you should be very proud for the career you had here. All the best Luke.
Well said 🤍💙💛
Couldn't have put it any better than that! Well said!
@TheBraderz26 He could've actually. The Premiership ended in the 2007/2008 season. It's been called the Premier League ever since..
*Premier League
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Stop being a pedantic prick.
One of a handful of players I've watched growing up with Leeds United who will stand the test of time as a bonafide Leeds legend. Throughout on and off games, you could tell Bill always gave his all, and that's all we ever want. Playing the game equally with a snarl and a smile, and being respectful, genuine, and humble at the same time.
MOT Bill, you were there for us, and we're there for you.
From a Leeds fan of over 50 years, Luke you are up at the top of the mountain. So humble and genuine in every respect. Thanks for creating memories
Scottish man city fan here - this guy is everything you'd want your daughter to bring home , honest , hard working, over came his own issues with speech etc and captained an unbelievable club ! This is who I'd like my son to look upto , a real role model ! 🏴👏
Fantastic comment Brought a tear to my eyes😢😢
@@ianlax3195 thanks Ian ✌️🏴
Aw that's a beautiful comment x
@@MissTorix thank you , x
Thanks Luke from all your Leeds supporters in Ireland Mot
Luke, we thank YOU from the bottom of OUR hearts for everything you’ve given
Boro fan here, seeing your fanbase, players and club as a whole with such an outpouring over love and respect says everything about the player we're getting.
Just thought you'd like an update, he made his debut today, full 90 and he made a huge difference, his leadership qualities are plain to see and he'll help us no end hopefully get into the play offs with you guys.
He went into a crunching tackle in the build up to our equiliser! We'll take good care of him!
Best of luck for the season!
Feeling very emotional after watching Lukes farewell. An absolute gentleman both on and off the field. I've been a Leeds United fan for 50 years and for me Luke Alying Is one of a very few players who put his heart and soul into the club, shirt, and the fans. Luke forever a legend at Elland Road. 😢
It's been our pleasure. What a bloke you are. You will always be Leeds. That's a given. You were part of a very special thing for a few years. A bond. A connection that I've never experienced before in football. And the football I witnessed was as good as anything I'd ever seen before. It made me proud to say I was a Leeds fan. Thank you.
absolute legend. he will be massively missed.
I really hope that we don't regret letting him go.
He is always welcome back to our club that goes for each and every member of that club at that time! They all made our club special again the moment marcelo walked through that door.
He epitomises Bremner's adage of "Side before Self, every time"
It's been a privilege to watch him play for us; what an absolute gent.
Who ever is cutting onions can you stop please 😢. One of the true greats of this generation. You will always be a legend to the club and forever welcome here. Thanks bill
What a absolute lovely genuine guy..Wish him and his Family nothing but the best and Thank you for your loyal service to Leeds.
What a brilliant way to sign off ! He gave absolutely everything for the club and wish him the very best of luck in the future. I think he's someone which huge integrity and character.....top guy .
I'm not crying. You all are. This was a heart-wrenching message of goodbye. Impossible not to empty the tear sacs.... A truly wonderful servant for LUFC and gentleman on and off the field. Someone from the South went up North, lived and breathed Leeds. A warrior who got Leeds, embraced Leeds and is now forever a Leeds lad. Thank you very, very much, Luke. A hero, a modern day LEGEND has now left us, not turned his back on us. We wish him well at Boro. May he have his final football chapter in his beloved Yorkshire in Gods Own County.
I can’t be the only person with a tear in my eye watching this😢 good luck like (bill) we will see you again for sure come coach for us
Keep that head held high ,,,,,,,you've earned it legend,,,MOT 🍻🍻🍻🍻👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Man this hit deep. Listened to it about 3 times in a row. What a class act this man is. Wish him all the best
Nothing but respect for you Luke, wish you nothing but the best MOT
You are a legend. I have followed Leeds U since 1971, from Sweden, you are one of the really great.....good luck best fighter
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Played his heart out for us never went missing brilliant attitude farewell Bill
You will always be Leeds 🤍💛💙🤍💛💙xxx
Luke, if you read these comments, remember this. You will always be welcome at Elland Road, and as long as this club exists, you will be a Legend. Thank you for your service and all the best for your future. M.O.T.
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I always said Bill and Stu were both the heart and soul on the pitch and outside the pitch as well. This man would have gone through a ring of fire if necessary for the club. And then he would have stood up and thrown himself in front of a bus if necessary. 100% for the shirt. Always. Luke Ayling you'll never be forgotten. MOT.
Your the man with the biggest smile I've seen whilst playing for my club and getting into the ears of the opposition. Just loving being on that turf. Its a statue that will cost a fortune just to get all them teeth in😊
Always admired Luke for his constant effort and determination. Had a horrible habit of ball watching especially last season but listening to this it's easy to forget he's provided some of the best memories for the last 7 years.
The ending sums it up. Thank you Luke Ayling. The fact your leaving has caused grown men and women to shed a tear says it all really... You got what Leeds United means and it's more than 90 minutes of football on a Saturday - that's all the fans ask for.
The way his speaks about Bielsa. Both of them absolute class acts. Cheers Bill, Leeds Ledge.
What an awesome ambassador for our club. An amazing journey which Luke has been a part of of. Will be sorely missed by us all but I wish him the best of luck at the Boro.
What a genuine guy
One of the few who truly knows what it means to be Leeds
I wish you well Fella
Chocked me up watching this. Always loved Ayling
One of the greats of my time watching Leeds. Left it all on the pitch every time he played and epitomised the 'Leeds Culture' you could tell he genuinely loved being part of Leeds and it really endeared him to the fans
You are a legend mate, thank you for everything. Forever Leeds, good luck. ALAW.
Tears here 😢A Leeds Legend. Thank you for everything Bill 🤍💛💙
There is a group of us here in the USA that are hard core Leeds United fans. I personnel have supported Leeds since the Don Revie's days in the early 1970s. I consider you up there with some of Leeds greatest, Peter Lorimer, Billy Bremner, Allan Clark and all the rest. We are really sad to see you go. Thanks for the wonderful times. Good Luck and God Bless you.
Absolute star Luke . I hope your move goes well , you will always be welcome in Leeds . 💛🤍💙
I'm in tears here watching this😢😢what an absolute gent and a footballer who got what it all means to play for our great club! Always gave 100% both on and off the pitch. There are no words to sum up what I suspect most of the genuine fans are thinking and feeling at this moment but thank you Luke(Bill) for everything you have done for this club and all the very best to you and your family for the future. M. O. T. Legend❤️❤️
I’m not crying, you are!🥺
He might not have started or finished his career at Leeds but he is what Leeds United are all about and he will always be loved by us Leeds fans M,O,T MR AYLING good luck and u will be missed
Found this hard to watch, what a great player you've become Bill. Leeds will always shout your name we had the highs and lows but you never turned your back on us. all the best with your new team dont be a stranger Luke Ayling
What is about football. I’ll be 56 next week 47 years after my first game and watching this I’ve gone 😪
Go well Luke Ayling. You’re Leeds and you know you are!
Thank you Luke. A proper Leeds legend, when my young son started watching and supporting Leeds, you were his favourite player and still are, he’s a Leeds fan for life. Good luck ❤ MOT
When his voice started going at the end I bloody lost it 😢 thank you Luke for giving me some of my greatest memories as a Leeds fan!🤍💛💙
Always gave 100 % . Total respect . Leeds Legend
Legends are people that will never be forgotten.. your never be forgotten, Legend Bill 💙
You will be sadly missed mr ayling that’s for sure a true leeds legend and you will never be forgotten
Wow, an utter legend that clearly loves everything lufc. Gutted to see you go and look forward for your return. Always welcome at Elland Road. MOT❤ good luck for the future bud 👍
Never a more heart felt message from a player that loved his club.
Im sad to see Luke go but happy that he played for us with so much heart, one of my absolute favourite Leeds players gonna miss that ayling flop and the celebrations 🎉 bye Bill thanks.
Got me tearing up. ❤ Luke
What a guy Luke Ayling is.
Legend, Gentleman, Character, all round top bloke.
100% every game, always with a smile on his face or that cheeky grin.
Top defender and not a bad striker.
Loved his celebrations.
Luke Ayling will be really missed at Leeds.
Players like this don't come round very often.
Thank you Luke.ALAW. MOT.
What an awesome guy so honest and lovable, you won’t find find many players like this around anymore and our Luke (Bill) is one of the last of a dying breed. All the best son in your next venture and I hope to see you again at Elland Road. LEGEND along side several others. Take care all the best and THANK YOU for the memories Luke. All the best to Your Wife ya boys and ya self.. M.O.T……😊
Can only echo so many of these comments - a genuine, wholehearted player who gave his all every time he went out on the pitch for Leeds. Had his ups and downs, but who doesn't. He never gave less than his best and that's all we can ask of any player who pulls on a Leeds shirt. Go well Luke and thank you.
Good luck Luke. Always gave 100% Leeds lucky to have had someone with as big a heart as yours.
Luke thank you so much for all you've done for the club ull always be in our hearts a true legend ❤❤MOT
Wow, that was emotional.........He will always be a hero in my eyes and what a gentlemen.................. Good luck for the future Luke....
Luke, your an absolute authentic humble gentleman. Your passion on the pitch is matched by the passion in your voice off the pitch. I have supported leeds sice I was 5 I'm now 65 and I have seen many players come and go but rarely have I felt a sadness for other players that I feel now that your retireng. The conviction in your commitment to the leeds cause has always been inspiring and I wish you and your family every future succes and happiness. Thank you Luke - Bannacht Leat - God Bless
We all talk about the Revie team of legends but we now have a modern day legend in Luke Ayling who himself will be talked about for years to come thank you Luke
100% in every thing you did for leeds United and the city of Leeds and our fans all over the world will remember you as our bill second only to billy. Good luck luke and thank you.
Not all players get what it means to play for Leeds but Bill did. Thanks for your significant contribution Bill and best of luck for the future.
This is what Leeds is about, players that love LUFC. Brought back some great memories reflecting on Bielsa. All the best Ayling- top bloke
Absolute legend. Thank you for the memories. we will miss you 💛💙💛💙
What a legend. It brought a tear to my eye. MOT❤️
Absolute Gentleman I was at Elland road when he scored the Equaliser against WBA this season. Thanks for everything Bill from Ireland 👏👏👏
Luke you will always be fondly remembered in LUFC history. Thank you God Bless you and your family.
I am so glad that I have seen him play
A legend at the club and some grate celebrations
He will never be missed at Leeds
Thanks for the memories Bill
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Thank you Luke , will miss your mad energy on and off the field. MOT forever, leeds legend in my books.
One of my favourite players! So sad to see you leave, forever a legend here mate!
You will be remembered here for good. You played 100% for that shirt and us fans every game. Someone who actually gets what it means to play for Leeds United. All the best lad! 👍
Miss your fire , will miss your never ending passion for our club what a club legend thanks for everything
Luke you have played here for as long as i can remember you have always been my favorite player and has inspired me to play right back thanks for all the good memories luke have a good time at your new club MOT ALAW 🤍💙💛
Luke, we will always miss you. Thank you for everything. You are a true Leeds United legend. MOT.
Always gave 100%, scored some memorable goals, great memories and will forever a part of Leeds United
Thanks Luke I remember you as on of Bielsa’s boys. The most exciting times I’ve had in the 50 years I have supported Leeds. What a brilliant person and player. Best wishes
😢 I loved watching you play you gave 110% every time I wish you you could say goodbye at a home game to get the heros reception you deserve😢
What a lovely tribute and words from a genuine gentleman of the sport. Good luck Luke and thank you for everything. ALAW MOT
Thank you bill for all your hard work and dedication to leeds you will always be a leeds legend that huddersfield goal I will never forget good luck to you and your family
Good luck Lukey boy top lad, met you in Milborne Port afew years ago and you were more than happy to chat yo me about Leeds, good luck in the future thanks for everything!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Best wishes to you and your family.
What a truly nice fella.I am a Swans fan, but my word wouldn’t we love somebody like him down our way!
Thank you, Luke, for all the good memories and your 100% commitment to our club. You are in our book of legends! Respect!
Had the pleasure of meeting him in person, lovely bloke and phenomenal servant to the club ❤️
A true legend.
Thanks for your commitment to Leeds and understanding what it means to wear the shirt . All the Best Luke , a Legend for sure .
Brilliant genuine lad, loved seeing him play well and give 100% every game. A real miss in the changing room. Good luck with the Boro
I'm not crying, you are.
Luke Ayling = Legend
What a man. Forever a legend 💙
I don't usually write in the comments but this man is genuinely one of a kind and it has to be said. He embodied everything that Marcelo brought to the team on the road to promotion and amplified that in the first season in the Premier League. I'll never forget the Huddersfield volley (thunder bas£$&d) - at the time I couldn't understand how it ended up in the back of the net, to then get home and watch the replay and being absoulutly gobsmacked. Thanks for everything you've done on and off the pitch Bill! Hope you come back soon. Leeds Legend! MOT
We'll miss you Luke!
One of the best most devoted players always gave it all. Sorry to say goodbye. Thank you Bill ❤
Thank you Luke. The word legend is used way too much about players, managers etc these days, but you are a Leeds legend.
Lukey embodied everything great about Leeds united.
Like us lifelong fans the club is now in his blood.
God bless you Luke and we wish you nothing but the absolute best up the road in North East Yorkshire!
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Thank you Luke a top man for Leeds United a down to earth gentleman. You will be missed by all at Leeds MOT
He done his best, you could see that in every game even in his bad performances. Thats all real Leeds fans ask for. Good luck Luke in the future 👏
So I'm a West Brom fan first and a football fan 2nd. How inspirational to listen to a professional footballer who is genuine and wears his heart on his sleeve. You can hear the emotion in his voice and what LUFC means to him. I don't normally comment on social media but after watching this I felt I had too. Such a genuine person and from watching some of his games a truly great player. Good Luck Luke Ayling at your new club you were a fantastic servant to LUFC. If only their was more professional players like you as there would be hope that football could come first and money 2nd. PS if it doesn't work out i would love to see you playing for the Baggies.
True Leeds LEGEND will be missed by all good luck Luke you'll never be forgotten MOT
Luke Ayling. Leeds United Legend. Thank you. Enough said!
Special times ,special memories ,special man.. Thank you for everything you gave to our club & fans I Wish you all the best Luke 😢..❤🙏..
Legend Luke ayling great memories thank you
A Leeds legend, thank you for all you have done for our club. A true gent
Absolute legend of our club! I know this team got a lot us through the darkest times during Covid, and he was a HUGE part of that team. All the best Bill, thanks for everything, and Yorkshire will always be your home!
Always stood out to me, hard working, solid player who always gave 100% - good luck Luke!!