The fact that we've heard NOTHING about a winger coming in makes me believe we'll replace Thomas with another loan - which means waiting and seeing who's available.
Nobody can question his attitude, work rate and commitment.
I believe a major factor with his lack of goal scoring last year was confidence. The lad proved he can finish but the more the fans, manager and media started talking about it, the worse his decision making in the final 3rd became.
I don’t think he is championship ready yet, but I think Barnsley are a decent team in which to continue his development.
Lively got into guilt edge chance positions and spooned 90% of them.
We love a player who runs a round but if he improves great but you can only go on what we have seen.
I would be gutted if he signed on his performances last year. We can’t afford to create chances for another year for him to make the wrong decision.
He might have missed a few chances for sure, but he found those positions through determination and intelligence.
Even if he didn't finish himself, he'd pull the defence around and get them worrying; in itself that makes chances for others. I think there's every chance he'll do pretty well for Barnsley.
Not sure I get the joy in seeing him 'fail' to be honest. Came to the club, worked his arse off, missed more than a few chances granted and was frustrating, but can't fault his desire which is usually what people moan about with loanees. I think and hope he'll be a decent coup for Barnsley.
Good player needs a better end product but I think that will come hope has a good year at Barnsley he can then come back here season after next when we will have swopped divisions with them.
Not sure I get the joy in seeing him 'fail' to be honest. Came to the club, worked his arse off, missed more than a few chances granted and was frustrating, but can't fault his desire which is usually what people moan about with loanees. I think and hope he'll be a decent coup for Barnsley.
I'm intrigued to see how he performs. I personally think his move to the Championship is too soon but we'll see. Loved watching him at times and his work rate was second to none which was refreshing to see from such a young player. But equally, he frustrated the hell out of me.
His final product is up there with one of the poorest I've seen at Coventry in recent times but it was his first season playing consistently at a decent level so I can't be too harsh on him. He's got a lot to work on but if he improves in this department he'll be a great player. Regardless, certainly hope the move works out for him though.
Not sure I get the joy in seeing him 'fail' to be honest. Came to the club, worked his arse off, missed more than a few chances granted and was frustrating, but can't fault his desire which is usually what people moan about with loanees. I think and hope he'll be a decent coup for Barnsley.
Not sure I get the joy in seeing him 'fail' to be honest. Came to the club, worked his arse off, missed more than a few chances granted and was frustrating, but can't fault his desire which is usually what people moan about with loanees. I think and hope he'll be a decent coup for Barnsley.
Ryan Kent and Jacob Murphy did the same and got absolutely fucking mullered by some dicks on here saying they’d amount to nowt. Kent was a staple of the Rangers side last year and Murphy went for £10M a year after he left us....
On decent pitches and with a bit of training on composure in front of goal Thomas will be a real asset for Barnsley