Incoming? Luke Ayling

[Bladesman]

God help us if we want to sign him.

 

[AdamSufc1997]

these linked players man. Hoping this is just what they are. Why on earth do we want him

 

[Bladesman]

these linked players man. Hoping this is just what they are. Why on earth do we want him

Maybe their agents have slipped Nixon a few quid.

 

[Slug]

Doing well at Boro by all accounts. We need some experience and leaders in the squad so wouldn't be against it. Not every signing will be a glamorous one.

 

[Hamandcheese]

A solid leader in the right/central defensive area. Yep, I'd take him on a free. RB or RCB. Something of a Baldock replacement. Right sort of character and predictable Wilder target

 

[Bladezz]

My brother in law is a boro fan. They all slated the signing when he turned up.

Now they believe he is one of their most important players. He has the most assists in league since January and saw another stat that he’s one of the best for assists in Europe.

If he’s to be an understudy to Bogle and a leader then I’m all for it. But he will be able to sign for Boro and play most games.

 

[Bladezz]

God help us if we want to sign him.

Once you do some research on him and you’ll find that he’s very good in the championship mate.

 

[Rodley]

Good player and character. Sad that this is the pond we’re fishing in after 3/5 years of Premier League football. But we are what we are.

 

[Bladezz]

Good player and character. Sad that this is the pond we’re fishing in after 3/5 years of Premier League football. But we are what we are.

As a second choice / Baldock replacement it’s not that cheap really. Sticking with Curtis would be cheap option.

Im no PA fan. But a signing like Ayling is a leader and a good second choice fit for Bogle. Also opposite styles of play too.

Think this is more smart recruitment if it’s true.

 

[Belvedere Blade]

Chris Wilder wants to bring out of contract Leeds player to Sheffield United

Sheffield United are actively in the market for a new right-sided centre-back fresh reports suggest Chris Wilder is a fan of Luke Ayling.

sheffunitedway.co.uk

 

[Champagneblade]

As options at RWB or RCB, I can think of far worse to be honest. I'd be surprised if we went for him and for McNair.

 

[AnstonBlade1]

No thanks shit and a shit house.

 

[Bladezz]

The Middlesbrough fans aren’t happy that Wilder is trying to poach Ayling on X.

Even if we don’t sign him could be interesting few weeks with that lot.

 

[Champagneblade]

We lack leaders.

He has some leadership and personality and by all accounts it could be the end for Bash and Baldock this summer.

He could add valuable experience in either of those roles, especially with Anel probably heading off.

Here are his stats from the season.

Slight concern on the yellows but over a full season they would pan out very respectably.

 

[S64 Blade]

Back to square one in a year’s time if we sign him.

 

[Rodley]

As a second choice / Baldock replacement it’s not that cheap really. Sticking with Curtis would be cheap option.

Im no PA fan. But a signing like Ayling is a leader and a good second choice fit for Bogle. Also opposite styles of play too.

Think this is more smart recruitment if it’s true.

I think he’ll be a starter.

 

[Rodley]

Back to square one in a year’s time if we sign him.

I imagine the majority of the signings will be one or two year deals with options to align with parachute payments dropping out. At that point we’ll have to cut the cloth hugely again.

 

[Bladezz]

I think he’ll be a starter.

Ahead of Bogle?

I would be incredibly surprised.

 

[Champagneblade]

Back to square one in a year’s time if we sign him.

That’s the thing though. Until we get a new owner, we are can kickers fc until we get another Iliman or Brooks come along who might kick the can a little further…

 

[Blade58]

32 yrs young not ideal, but we’ve been linked with worse players and signed them

 

[jt64]

One year stop gap if the aim is immediate promotion straight back seems fine, although the number of comments about "leader" rather than "good defender" is worrying

 

[Swannyblade]

Oh god, he’s good mates with McBurnie isn’t he? We’re gonna be Daft Lads FC

 

[CaptainMorgans]

To be honest, I think we need to get back to some sensible recruitment. Some known entities of good character that have done what we're trying to do.

We've tried to go outside the box and failed miserably due to UW.

A few like this and some young EFL players to replace those outgoings will be a good reset.

 

[ancientblade]

if were looking at ayling which i wouldnt be against that tells me baldock will be leaving ayling with bogle in front of him would be a solid right side in the championship bogle needs to be played further forward he would get 10 goals plus in the championship from that position

 

[Blade for Sale]

Back to square one in a year’s time if we sign him.

Disagree, he would improve us right now, let alone in the 2nd tier

 

[DorsetSUFC]

Watched Ayling play many times for Yeovil - always gave 100% and committed - wouldn't be a bad signing IMO and a nice bloke too. UTB

 

[Davalon]

Any team needs a mix of youth, experience, leadership unless you've got the cash to accrue a ready made 11.

Even if we can mount a top 6 challenge next season, we're not in a position to bring in players mostly ready to make the step up.

Ayling is one I wouldn't be upset with at all.

 

[Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou]

What about Liam Cooper instead if Egan/Basham leave?

 

[S64 Blade]

Disagree, he would improve us right now, let alone in the 2nd tier

Right now maybe, but I said in a year's time. At that point he will be 34 going into the 25/26 season and you would assume, on a decent wage.

We will then have the same situation as we have right now with expensive players who have no longevity.

 

[Grizzly blade]

Liam Cooper wouldn’t be a bad shout though he’s starting to get on and maybe heading into the period where he’s injured a fair bit.