Ratings: A deadly match-winning 8 and several 7s as Barnsley FC secure a hugely important win over League One promotion rivals Derby County

HERE are the Barnsley player ratings from Saturday’s League One home game against Derby County at Oakwell.

Roberts: Not too much to do, really. 6

Pines: Big occasion for his full debut. Shaky in the first half. Will get better. 6

De Gevigney: Got Pines out of trouble early on. 7

Barnsley's two-goal midfielder Adam Phillips celebrates his stunning leveller against Derby. Picture: Tony Johnson.Barnsley's two-goal midfielder Adam Phillips celebrates his stunning leveller against Derby. Picture: Tony Johnson.
Barnsley's two-goal midfielder Adam Phillips celebrates his stunning leveller against Derby. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Earl: Started the move which led to the equaliser. Looks like he’s been at the club for ages. Booked. 7

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Williams: Gave Elder some issues. A good afternoon’s work from the captain. 7

Kane: Did not pull the strings as he can, but still pretty steady. 6

Connell: Poise and assured for the most part. 7

Phillips: Screaming strike and a deadly header. Bravo. 8

Cadden: Alert defensively and one to watch on the left for Derby. Involved in both goals. 7

McAtee: Recalled to the side, but it didn’t happen for him today. 5

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Cole: Not as threatening as he can be, but plenty of selfless work. 6

Substitutes: Cosgrove (McAtee 57) 6.

Cotter (Phillips 87), Grant (Cole 90+5), O’Keeffe (Cadden 90+6).

Not used: Killip, Marsh, McCart.