Luke Ayling's farewell message to Leeds United 

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.

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 ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👏

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.

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

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.

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. 😢

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.

Thanks Luke from all your Leeds supporters in Ireland Mot

What a absolute lovely genuine guy..Wish him and his Family nothing but the best and Thank you for your loyal service to Leeds.

Nothing but respect for you Luke, wish you nothing but the best MOT

Luke Every single Leeds fan Thanks you, we will miss you man!!!

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.

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!

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

Played his heart out for us never went missing brilliant attitude farewell Bill

Luke, we thank YOU from the bottom of OUR hearts for everything you’ve given

You are a legend. I have followed Leeds U since 1971, from Sweden, you are one of the really great.....good luck best fighter !

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 🤍💙💛

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

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.

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.

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😊

absolute legend. he will be massively missed.

Tears here 😢A Leeds Legend. Thank you for everything Bill 🤍💛💙

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.

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 .

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.

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!

The way his speaks about Bielsa. Both of them absolute class acts. Cheers Bill, Leeds Ledge.

Chocked me up watching this. Always loved Ayling

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

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.

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

What a genuine guy One of the few who truly knows what it means to be Leeds I wish you well Fella

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

Got me tearing up. ❤ Luke

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.

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❤️❤️

Keep that head held high ,,,,,,,you've earned it legend,,,MOT 🍻🍻🍻🍻👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Never a more heart felt message from a player that loved his club.

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……😊

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.

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

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.

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.

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 😢😢😢💙💛💙💛

One of my favourite players! So sad to see you leave, forever a legend here mate!

You will be sadly missed mr ayling that’s for sure a true leeds legend and you will never be forgotten

Absolute Gentleman I was at Elland road when he scored the Equaliser against WBA this season. Thanks for everything Bill from Ireland 👏👏👏

Good luck Luke. Always gave 100% Leeds lucky to have had someone with as big a heart as yours.

Wow, that was emotional.........He will always be a hero in my eyes and what a gentlemen.................. Good luck for the future Luke....

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.

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

Luke, we will always miss you. Thank you for everything. You are a true Leeds United legend. MOT.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Best wishes to you and your family.

What a lovely tribute and words from a genuine gentleman of the sport. Good luck Luke and thank you for everything. ALAW MOT

Legends are people that will never be forgotten.. your never be forgotten, Legend 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! 👍

Great memories of a great team man. You always gave everything. And best goal celebrations of all time!

You are a legend mate, thank you for everything. Forever Leeds, good luck. ALAW.

Thank you luke for all your service to our beloved club. We will always sing your name on the terraces & be so thankful for all you have done. Best wishes for the future ol son. MOT LEEDS LEEDS LEEDS UTD.

Thank you, Luke, for all the good memories and your 100% commitment to our club. You are in our book of legends! Respect!

Great servant to the club on and off the field! He leave's us with some great memories,the goals and the celebrations! I wish him all the best for his next chapter. Leeds United Legend❤😢

Tears watching this 😢. Thankyou so much for everything Bill. A Leeds legend, a true gent on and off the pitch. Once Leeds always Leeds 🤍🤍🤍

I will always be grateful for your contribution to my beloved Leeds United. At Least Until The World Stops Going Round. KEEP FIGHTING 👍

Thanks Luke. Brilliant servant all your time at Leeds Utd. And more that that a really good and genuine person. Best of luck. You will always be remembered at LUFC as one of our own

Luke Ayling. Leeds United Legend. Thank you. Enough said!

Heart as big as a Lion. Not many players around like him these days with genuine loyalty and commitment. BBC Played a big part in a successful era , forever thankfull to him

Special times ,special memories ,special man.. Thank you for everything you gave to our club & fans I Wish you all the best Luke 😢..❤🙏..

Good luck and all the best to you and you family Luke, great player and I think all Leeds fans would thank you for your services 👍👍👍👍

A character and a legend that Leeds fans will never forget !

Wears his heart on his sleeve I wish you nothing but the best did the future Luke you’ll always be welcome in Leeds !! 👏👏

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

I had the pleasure of meeting Luke with my dad, lovely guy and a great banter about him. I'll miss him deeply along with every other Leeds fan. Stay safe Luke and I'm sure we will see you again soon. MOT 💙💛

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

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!

Cant put into words how grateful I am for all the blood, sweat and tears you gave for Leeds United. Good luck at Boro and you'll always have a home with us Leeds fans. All Luke Aren't We? MOT

A Leeds legend, thank you for all you have done for our club. A true gent

Luke you and your family deserve all the credit from the Leeds faithful You was there in the very good times and when things were going south you was always first to come out and do the interview Take a bow it’s been a pleasure watching you and will be now cheering Boro on if your starting and not playing Leeds Thank you

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! 🤍💙💛🤍💙💛🤍💙💛

I watch your volleyed goal against Huddersfield over and over. Thank you for everything you did at Leeds United. I wish you every blessing and success for the future.

A true legend.

True Leeds LEGEND will be missed by all good luck Luke you'll never be forgotten MOT

What a man. Forever a legend 💙

A great team player, a model professional and a true gent. Thanks for everything, Bill, and you’ll always be a Leeds legend and a welcome visitor. Wishing you all the best, going forward.

We never forget legends you will live on with this club forever Luke Ayling rare to have any football player nowadays stick with a club for as you did at ours! You understood this club and what it meant to us fans. Love ya Bill!

Great lad…great heart, great attitude and great footballer. Well done young man!

Thank you Luke…your always blessed 🙏🏻👊

Massive love brother, thankyou for everything, you're one of us now and forever. Watching that goal against Hudersfield from the kop is one of my greatest footballing memories, absolute wizardry. You and the rest of that squad under Marcelo brought the magic back for us, for which I'll be forever grateful. Good luck, we'll be with you MOT

So many players have come and gone at our club, some leave as legends and some are completely forgotten about. Every player that signs for us has the same opportunity to leave as a legend but few do. Thank you, you were immense and will never be forgotten.

Leeds through and through and always will be..I can’t tell you how much respect I have for this man..Thankyou for everything mate you will never be forgotten..👏💙

Top man, you’ll always be remembered as a legend!!!! MOT

Sad to see you go but thanks for everything and all the best, in all that you do, in the future.

It sad to see him go. He was the reason I am a defender he is my idol I hope he comes back to Leeds.

thank you luke!! absolute legend ,good luck with the future

The best times, in nearly 60 and supported this club all my life, first game late 60s and will keep on until my last breath. Thank you Luke for everything and you can be assured you will have your name sung whenever you return. All the best young man, Leeds forever.

What a beautiful soul. Thanks for the memories. You are truly a Leeds Legend. X

Had the pleasure of meeting him in person, lovely bloke and phenomenal servant to the club ❤️

Absolute legend. Thank you for the memories. we will miss you 💛💙💛💙