An incredible Luke Ayling statistic has just emerged. Since Ayling joined Middlesbrough in January, on loan from Leeds United, he has become a fixture of Michael Carrick‘s side and has been one of the standout performers. The 32-year-old defender hardly featured in the first period of the season at the West Yorkshire outfit and his decision to depart is now paying dividends. Ayling’s experience and know-how has massively contributed to Boro’s upturn in form, which has seen them avoid defeat in their last nine games. Further, they’ve taken five wins from that period, which put them back in the …