Thomas cannot pass - Err, yes he can. At times last night his passing was very good and he was spraying the ball about the park.
Thomas cannot tacke - Err, yes he can. Put in at least 3 good strong tackles last night.
Thomas is lazy - Errr, last night he never stopped running and working hard for the entire 90 mins.
Thomas has no skill - Err, yes he has. Twice last night he showed a bit of fancy footwork and got past his man.
Awaits retort of 'Ah, but it was only Exeter.'
He can either pass or he can't and last night he proved that he can.
He grew as the game got on and in the end he and Maddison were running the show in midfield. As soon as he became the senior midfielder in the middle he took on the mantle and became the midfield general.
Think it just proves that he usually is deployed to take on the subserviant role and do the donkey work to allow Fleck and O'Brien to flourish.