Luke Ayling
Luke Ayling responds to Leeds star’s IG post in three words
Diego Llorente took to Instagram to share his reaction after Leeds United’s win versus Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. Leeds defeated Spurs 3-1 in the Premier League at Elland Road, with goals from Stuart Dallas, Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo sealing all three points for Marcelo Bielsa’s side. Llorente started the game and played the entire 90 minutes. The Spaniard took to social networking site Instagram after the game to share his reaction. His club teammates, Luke Ayling and Liam Cooper, responded to his post. Llorente was brilliant during the match, making four interceptions and four clearances. The Spaniard struggled with injuries in the first half of the season, but he has been outstanding in the past couple of months. He has now made 13 appearances in the Premier League and has g...
Luke Ayling sends seven-word message to Leeds star on Twitter after latest display
Leeds United defender Luke Ayling has sent a brilliant message to Kalvin Phillips on social networking site Twitter. Phillips played the entire game as England won 5-0 against San Marino in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley on Thursday. Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored twice, while James Ward-Prowse, Raheem Sterling and Ollie Watkins also got on the scoresheet as England dominated throughout the game. The 25-year-old midfielder is gradually establishing himself as a regular member of the England squad. Ayling made his feelings known on Twitter. It’s really great to see my man 💙💙💙 https://t.co/6IIp3YCzlh — Luke Ayling (@lukeayling_8) March 26, 2021 Phillips has been simply outstanding for Leeds this season. It is a matter of pride for all the Whites fans that he represent...
‘Shame’, ‘Absolute joke’: Some Leeds fans react after England squad announced
The latest England squad has been announced for the upcoming World Cup qualifying games. Leeds United fans are absolutely furious with Gareth Southgate’s decision to leave out Patrick Bamford for their upcoming games. The Three Lions are set to begin their qualifying campaign for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in the closing days of March. They will face San Marino first at Wembley before a trip to Albania. Finally, they’ll play Poland at home. David Anderson of The Mirror claimed yesterday that Southgate was considering giving Bamford his senior national team debut. Luke Ayling was also in line for a call-up, with Anderson claiming that Southgate is impressed by the right-back. However, apart from Kalvin Phillips, who retains his place, neither Bamford nor Ayling managed to find th...
Stephen Warnock raves about Leeds United defender Luke Ayling
Stephen Warnock has praised Leeds United defender Luke Ayling on Twitter. The former Leeds defender was impressed by the display produced by Ayling during the Whites’ 3-0 win against Aston Villa away from home at Villa Park in the Premier League on Friday evening. The 29-year-old was deployed in central defence by Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa, and the former Arsenal prospect gave a very strong performance. Patrick Bamford was the star of the show for the visiting team, as the English striker scored all three goals. While Warnock was impressed by the display produced by Bamford, he has reserved special praise for Ayling and has named him as the most improved player he has seen and played again. Some incredible football last night. @Patrick_Bamford grabbed the headlines but my standout pl...
‘Things weren’t going to happen’: Player now at Leeds United reflects on Arsenal days
Leeds United defender Luke Ayling reflected on his spell at Arsenal on Soccer AM on Sky Sports Football (11:45am, October 10, 2020). Ayling was on the books of Arsenal from 2001 until 2009, as he came through the academy. However, the Englishman could not break into the Gunners’ first team, and after a loan spell at Yeovil Town in 2010, he joined the Glovers on a permanent contract. The 29-year-old was successful during his time at Yeovil and earned the move to Bristol City in 2014, and after impressive performances at the Robins, he made the switch to Leeds in 2016. Ayling has reflected on his time at Arsenal, and while he has fond memories, he does not regret leaving the North London club. The defender said on Soccer AM on Sky Sports Football (11:45am, October 10, 2020): “I started ...
Leeds United player says getting the better of Liverpool ace once ‘was nice’
Leeds United defender Luke Ayling has commented on his nutmeg on Liverpool forward Sadio Mane earlier in the season, as quoted in Leeds Live. Marcelo Bielsa’s side suffered a 4-3 defeat at the hands of Liverpool away from home at Anfield in the Premier League in the opening weekend of the season. It was a very entertaining match which was decided when the defending Premier League champions scored a late goal from the penalty spot, with Mohamed Salah scoring a hat-trick. In the first half, Ayling did a nutmeg on Mane, who is one of the best players in the Premier League and is a key figure at Liverpool, although the Senegalese did one on him soon after. Leeds Live quotes the 29-year-old as saying about that incident: “It was nice. Obviously you’re a bit nervous to start the season. They cam...
Eberechi Eze makes PFA Championship Team of the Year
Crystal Palace new signing Eberechi Eze has been included in the PFA Championship Team of the Year. The PFA made the announcement which was published on their verified Twitter handle on Tuesday. Eze’s inclusion is due to his impressive performance for former club Queens Park Rangers last season. The 22-year-old scored 13 goals and provided eight assists in 45 Championship appearances for QPR. He was voted QPRs Players’ Player of the Year, the Supporters’ Player of the Year and the club Player of the Year. The PFA Championship Team of the Year was dominated by newly promoted Leeds United who have four players: Luke Ayling, Ben White, Liam Cooper and Kalvin Philips. Other players in the list are Brice Samba of Nottingham Forest, West Bromwich Albion’s Romaine Sawyers, Aleksandar Mitrovic and...
