Thomas hasn't beaten a man in about a year, granted his appearances have been limited. It has been sad that he hasn't moved on, development wise, If anything he may have regressed.
I do however think that Thomas should have went on loan 2 years ago and I feel that ship may have sailed.
Wouldn't surprise me to see him run his contract out and leave to try resurect his career. He may even end up like Moore. Out on loan for the last year of his contract.