Maybe Warnock is weighing up his options. In terms of what Tomlin could provide, he's surely got to be ahead of Ward, Madine and Damour in getting a place in the squad 25, even if sporadically from the bench. If he's also getting fitter and wants to be loved, Warnock will surely be aware of this. With due respect to the other 3 players mentioned, Tomlin is much more likely to provide a moment that might be the difference between survival and relegation.