The rumor, however, of a fall out with manager McGrath only increased with Thomas being dropped several times during the season to be replaced by the likes of Nigel Jemson, Frank Worthington and Steve Taylor. He did though every time regain his place in the team, ending the season with an excellent 28 goals.
The rumor, however, of a rift between Thomas and manager McGrath only grew as Thomas was repeatedly substituted during the season in favor of players like Nigel Jemson, Frank Worthington, and Steve Taylor. He did, however, regain his position on the team each time, culminating in an impressive 28 goals for the season.