samo II Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Just now, smokey live said: Maybe you should read that again. Ugh. Been a long day at work.... Cheers for pointing that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Don't forget Matthews has had injury problems in the past.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 3 hours ago, Andy082005 said: Flint isn't overly happy here either. Did you ask if he was happy? Because he always says No. It's a habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 According to Leeds fans forum they're "close" to signing Ayling on a three year deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 3 hours ago, Andy082005 said: Flint isn't overly happy here either. .....strike a light! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITW Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 I'll be a bit gutted to see him go. A good footballer but needs the right players alongside him in defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibs Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Risky move letting him go I think but can understand why. Matthews clearly first choice but not yet 100% fit and Little doesn't seem to stay fit for long these days either. Ayling was excellent in a back 5 but couldn't play at CB in a back 4 so his game time this season would depend on the fitness of Matthews. Cashing in I suppose. Oh, and if interviews and body language on the pitch is anything to go by, Flint is the happiest unhappy player I've seen in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry2157. Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 3 hours ago, Andy082005 said: Nope. He hasn't been happy for a few months. Flint isn't overly happy here either. I know but that's not about Bristol or the club. Spoke to him at the end of the season & he hoped it was sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Not sure about some of what I'm reading here at all, however I see it like this Luke Ayling is a pro footballer with significant financial value. City have cover for Matthews and various other positions where LA could claim a place and Leeds made an offer that met the valuation of the board of Bristol City! And lets face it Leeds Utd is still a draw for many players simply because of the name The Cheltenham issue did not help. SL was pretty upset by all accounts as was LJ and LA was forced to make a personal apology on the club website, which may or may not have been a factor in the valuation. Good Luck Luke f it goes through. This is the clubs policy of buying young players and selling for a profit at work, we better all get used to it. As for KA, I'm amazed that a better club than MK has not come in for him, however he has value too and the time is right to move somewhere. We better start getting more used to selling players (for a profit...hurrah!) as they all have a price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakleyson Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Leeds United are close to signing Bristol City defender Luke Ayling on a three-year deal. The 24-year-old right-back, who can also play in the centre of defence, has undergone a medical and looks set to become United’s eighth new signing in the next 24 hours.Head coach Garry Monk moved for Ayling in the aftermath of Sunday’s 3-0 defeat to Queens Park Rangers. Leeds lost first-choice right-back Gaetano Berardi to a hamstring injury in that match and are short of defensive options. Read more at: http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/breaking-leeds-united-close-to-signing-bristol-city-defender-ayling-1-8061703 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 31 minutes ago, archie andrews said: bet you heard that in a pub........ Not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobArnold10 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Like others I'd be sad to see him go as he's a more than capable squad player, but I get the sneaky that a RCB that can play RB (in the same way that Hordur plays on the left hand side) is imminent. That would give us four CB's three of whom can shift to full back in desperate times (along with two players each at LB and RB anyway). Ultimately Leeds will be picking up an average player at this level, he does a lot right and a lot wrong in a game but can't be faulted for effort. Matthews once fit will keep me happy anyway. That said, LA was part of the promotion team and for that I wish him all the best if he goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 3 hours ago, Andy082005 said: Nope. He hasn't been happy for a few months. Flint isn't overly happy here either. Please expand on Flint's unhappiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Didn't mind Ayling but players come and go . I think he never recovered from pissgate as I posted earlier. Also I was reading earlier Leeds have a couple of injuries in defence and maybe they offered city an offer they couldn't refuse. Either way good luck Mr Ayling always gave a 100% in my eyes and was part of my favourite season since I've been watching the city . I will certainly applaud him on his return even if it will be with dirty Leeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamon Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Flint was so unhappy he signed a new contract in the summer, or did I imagine that he did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am A Cider Drinker Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Just now, gamon said: Flint was so unhappy he signed a new contract in the summer, or did I imagine that he did? Umm, I think you imagined it? Signed a new contract when we were promoted, not this summer though. At least the big man is contracted to 2019 anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM88 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 2 minutes ago, gamon said: Flint was so unhappy he signed a new contract in the summer, or did I imagine that he did? You imagined it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 2 minutes ago, gamon said: Flint was so unhappy he signed a new contract in the summer, or did I imagine that he did? You imagined it mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamon Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Yes I lose track of time these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 What sort of price will we get for Ayling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 5 minutes ago, harrys said: What sort of price will we get for Ayling? Re: 2016/17 Transfer Rumours and Squad Discussions by SCOTTISH LEEDS » 25 minutes ago Barlow Boy wrote:Phil Hay reporting we are close to signing Luke Ayling as mentioned by Si above. Pal has just told me that the price has gone up and the deal is about to collapse due to Phil Hay publishing the story in the YEP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamon Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 4 minutes ago, Andy082005 said: You imagined it mate. Yes I think I did, now you mention it somebody was telling me he wanted to move on tail end of last season. I'd expect a good fee for a 10 goal a season centre back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 5 minutes ago, harrys said: What sort of price will we get for Ayling? Leeds fans think they're paying £450K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Why do people often believe rumours from random people. My mate told me this or that, someone said this players unhappy. 99.9999999% absolute bollox yet some still get sucked in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am A Cider Drinker Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Looks like this is a done deal, Mail quoting 750k, decent business by City that, good luck Luke, thanks for 2014/15 and always giving 100%. But... Can't wait for Kodjia, Bryan, Tomlin, Abraham,Reid or ODowda to come up against you though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Oddly the big Ayling thread hasn't been put in the Transfer Forum, so not the OPs fault! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Assuming Stockhausen will get some credit given the stick he gets and also in particular to Ayling when he suggested he could be off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Shame to see him go. During the promotion season I thought we had a player on our hands who was going to go on to become a future captain and cult hero. As noted above, it is a shame to see a versatile player move on, particularly given our lack of centre backs. Additionally, he appears to be well regarded in the dressing room and a player who was at the core of the squad mentality which allowed us to blitz league one. I hope we at least have one more centre back coming in to fill the void. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeeebles Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Be gutted if he leaves, really rate him. Can see this being another Cunningham where he left and ended getting POTY. I'm still not overly convinced Mathews is as good as many make out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am A Cider Drinker Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 3 minutes ago, Donkeeebles said: Be gutted if he leaves, really rate him. Can see this being another Cunningham where he left and ended getting POTY. I'm still not overly convinced Mathews is as good as many make out In what way to you rate him? Genuine question as I want to know what I am missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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