Lee Tomlin's Warnock dig:

Lee Tomlin's Warnock dig

It was no coincidence that Tomlin's scorching form coincided with a very positive start to life under Harris. One is left wondering just how Warnock's final few months would have panned out if he had utilised his ace in the pack a little more often.

Tomlin, however, offered a little insight into life under Warnock during a searingly honest press conference back before Christmas.

"For me, deep down, you knew you weren’t getting picked," Tomlin said.

"There was always an excuse against me. That’s fine, everyone has got their own opinions.

"It’s not for me to argue with people, I feel like people listen to the reasons why. Not fit, not this, not that.

"If that’s what people want to believe because that’s what the gaffer said then that’s fine. I know myself, you can’t get unfitter by losing two stone. That’s a fact.

"I’ve worked so hard and now it’s unbelievable."

It was certainly unbelievable. Every time he shot it looked to be going in. Every reverse pass was carving open defences. It was a joy to watch.

The contract extension and his homage to the fans

It is then when murmurs of his soon-to-be-expiring contract began to worry Bluebirds fans. But Cardiff swiftly moved to put that right, with Tomlin penning a two-year extension in the New Year.

"I'm absolutely buzzing to get it done and dusted," said Tomlin.

"The fans stuck by me no matter what and I'm starting to repay them.

"I think that's why I had no intention of going anywhere else, because, for me, they've been unbelievable.

"Every time I start a game and you go out at home it brings a smile and a shiver down my spine. I just want to do well for them as well."

The words struck a chord with City fans, who felt like they had been taken on this rollercoaster of a journey with him and they were over the moon he had committed to be a Bluebird for at least two more years.

Goals against Birmingham City, West Brom and Luton Town followed, with Tomlin showing no signs of slowing down. Was he going to single-handedly drag Cardiff into the play-off spots?

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I’m with Warnock here while understanding why Tomlin was frustrated and why Harris picked him.

Warnock signed Tomlin then was let down time and time again so you can see why he wouldn’t want that again especially when he had players around he could rely on.

NW used Tomlin sparingly and Tomlin did bits for him but once Harris came it was a clean slate. Tomlin responded to that brilliantly.

But I don’t blame Warnock at all.

Good on you Lee Tomlin.

Someone who finally tells Warnock how it is.

I bet warnock has already told his players to wind him up,should he start the game,hoping he will lose his head and get booked early on,thereby nullifying his threat somewhat.I think there was bad blood obviously,but in Tomlin's defence, he came back fitter than ever,but Warnock wouldn't play him,due to previously being let down by him regardless of what he may have added to his team at the time,and in all truth,we needed something ! I notice all of a sudden,he is trying to get a little credit for the teams rise up the division "my squad etc etc! Yes neil it was yours,and you had got as much out of them as you could,that's why you walked, remember?? But the credit goes to Harris,as far as I am concerned, for turning them around,slowly but surely,getting players to do what they love,play bloody football,not head tennis! You served us well Mr Warnock, I thank you deeply for bringing this club back together,but if we get promotion,then it's in spite of you,but not because of you I'm afraid this time

I bet warnock has already told his players to wind him up,should he start the game,hoping he will lose his head and get booked early on,thereby nullifying his threat somewhat.I think there was bad blood obviously,but in Tomlin's defence, he came back fitter than ever,but Warnock wouldn't play him,due to previously being let down by him regardless of what he may have added to his team at the time,and in all truth,we needed something ! I notice all of a sudden,he is trying to get a little credit for the teams rise up the division "my squad etc etc! Yes neil it was yours,and you had got as much out of them as you could,that's why you walked, remember?? But the credit goes to Harris,as far as I am concerned, for turning them around,slowly but surely,getting players to do what they love,play bloody football,not head tennis! You served us well Mr Warnock, I thank you deeply for bringing this club back together,but if we get promotion,then it's in spite of you,but not because of you I'm afraid this time

Warnock will have his players double up and give him a kick doubt about it, he knows he's a threat and will try and nulify him, let's hope he can still get the better of them, and create extra space for the others.

I’m with Warnock here while understanding why Tomlin was frustrated and why Harris picked him.

Warnock signed Tomlin then was let down time and time again so you can see why he wouldn’t want that again especially when he had players around he could rely on.

NW used Tomlin sparingly and Tomlin did bits for him but once Harris came it was a clean slate. Tomlin responded to that brilliantly.

But I don’t blame Warnock at all.

its an old article that hasnt really stood the test of time.. unless your Worcester.. its very much what Harris has been saying..
but yes mate its the same in all walks of life , someone keeps letting you down you cant just overlook others who havent let you down at the drop of a hat..

I’m with Warnock here while understanding why Tomlin was frustrated and why Harris picked him.

Warnock signed Tomlin then was let down time and time again so you can see why he wouldn’t want that again especially when he had players around he could rely on.

NW used Tomlin sparingly and Tomlin did bits for him but once Harris came it was a clean slate. Tomlin responded to that brilliantly.

But I don’t blame Warnock at all.

But IMO I thought that when he did play under NW, he always looked impressive.