Overview
- Derby County issued a statement confirming the former defender's death and noted he had recently been unwell.
- Reports stated he died on November 15, with no further personal details or cause of death disclosed.
- Thomas made 118 appearances for Derby, scoring twice, after joining from Swindon Town in 1973 for a reported £80,000.
- His honours included the 1974–75 First Division title, the 1975 Charity Shield win over West Ham at Wembley, and European matches such as the 4–1 victory over Real Madrid.
- The Wales international earned 50 caps and later played for Cardiff City, Gloucester City, Newport County, Bath City and Barry Town.