 In July 2016, he was sent out on loan to Scottish Championship side Ayr United on a six-month loan deal, however the loan was cut short in October after Ayr manager Ian McCall deemed that Thomas' game time would be limited.On 11 April 2018, Burnley announced the releasing of the forward to the end of the 2017–18 season.Despite being born in England, Thomas qualifies to represent Wales through his parentage.