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'Huge impact' - Chesterfield player ratings from ruthless win against Barnet

Liam Norcliffe
·4-min read
Chesterfield beat Barnet 4-2 on Saturday. Picture: Tina Jenner.
Chesterfield beat Barnet 4-2 on Saturday. Picture: Tina Jenner.

Here are our player ratings from the game...

Conceded two late on but he didn't appear to be at fault for either of them on first viewing. Made a good reaction save from a scramble in the first 45. His starting position was very good and that allowed him to sweep up at the back a couple of times when it looked like Barnet might have got through. (Photo: Tina Jenner)
Conceded two late on but he didn't appear to be at fault for either of them on first viewing. Made a good reaction save from a scramble in the first 45. His starting position was very good and that allowed him to sweep up at the back a couple of times when it looked like Barnet might have got through. (Photo: Tina Jenner)
Got off to a sticky start against the speedy Kanu but he had him in his pocket after that with some excellent tackling. Played his part in the second goal by leading the counter-attack. Got the move flowing for the third goal as well. I think he just edges out Dobra for my man of the match. (Photo: Tina Jenner)
Got off to a sticky start against the speedy Kanu but he had him in his pocket after that with some excellent tackling. Played his part in the second goal by leading the counter-attack. Got the move flowing for the third goal as well. I think he just edges out Dobra for my man of the match. (Photo: Tina Jenner)
Had a good old fashioned aerial battle with Kabamba at times. Made a vital clearance off the line at 0-0. A threat from set-pieces in the Barnet box. One mistake was well rescued by Grimes. (Photo: Tina Jenner)
Had a good old fashioned aerial battle with Kabamba at times. Made a vital clearance off the line at 0-0. A threat from set-pieces in the Barnet box. One mistake was well rescued by Grimes. (Photo: Tina Jenner)
Like Palmer, he too had a good tussle with Kabamba. He threw his body at things and did the ugly stuff well. It wasn't a game to showcase his passing range - it was a battle and he came out on top with some no-nonsense defending and smart tidying up. Got Palmer out of jail with one recovery run and tackle in the first-half. (Photo: Tina Jenner)
Like Palmer, he too had a good tussle with Kabamba. He threw his body at things and did the ugly stuff well. It wasn't a game to showcase his passing range - it was a battle and he came out on top with some no-nonsense defending and smart tidying up. Got Palmer out of jail with one recovery run and tackle in the first-half. (Photo: Tina Jenner)
His defending has come on leaps and bounds and he had the left flank locked down again. Blocked one off the line early on. Strong, aggressive and dominant after the break. Played his part in the third goal as well. (Photo: Alex Livesey)
His defending has come on leaps and bounds and he had the left flank locked down again. Blocked one off the line early on. Strong, aggressive and dominant after the break. Played his part in the third goal as well. (Photo: Alex Livesey)
Returned to the starting line-up after being given a breather against Pompey. Barnet won the midfield battle in the first-half but Jones played his part in helping to wrestle control back. Assisted the fourth goal with a hooked ball over the top for Quigley. (Photo: Tina Jenner)
Returned to the starting line-up after being given a breather against Pompey. Barnet won the midfield battle in the first-half but Jones played his part in helping to wrestle control back. Assisted the fourth goal with a hooked ball over the top for Quigley. (Photo: Tina Jenner)
The midfielder had a couple of shots in the first-half - one on target and one which went inches wide. Another one who upped his game after the break and he was able to have more influence. (Photo: Jan Kruger)
The midfielder had a couple of shots in the first-half - one on target and one which went inches wide. Another one who upped his game after the break and he was able to have more influence. (Photo: Jan Kruger)
Not everything came off for him in the first-half but he was trying to be positive and direct with his dribbles. Certainly had more joy after the break when he was switched to the left, creating the first goal with a driving run and low cross. He thrived after that. (Photo: Tina Jenner)
Not everything came off for him in the first-half but he was trying to be positive and direct with his dribbles. Certainly had more joy after the break when he was switched to the left, creating the first goal with a driving run and low cross. He thrived after that. (Photo: Tina Jenner)
Looked the one more likely to score or create something in the first 45. One low cross caused panic in the Barnet ranks and almost resulted in an own goal. A volley from the edge of the area tested Walker too. He won a good amount of headers in attacking areas but those around him didn't read them. Should have been awarded a penalty after the break when he was clearly shoved in the back. Brought a stunning fingertip save from Walker late on. (Photo: Tina Jenner)
Impressed off the ball with his work-rate and pressing. Scored the all-important opener, poking home at the near post from Colclough's cross. Played a big part in the second goal, swapping passes with Mandeville, before his deflected shot was turned in by Grigg. Continued to threaten after that before being taken off. Him or Mandeville for my man of the match. (Photo: Jan Kruger)
Once again his work-rate and movement impressed, making something out of nothing at times, and keeping Barnet's back three occupied. Grabb his tenth goal of the season to make it 2-0 with a poacher's finish. (Photo: Tina Jenner)
Once again his work-rate and movement impressed, making something out of nothing at times, and keeping Barnet's back three occupied. Grabb his tenth goal of the season to make it 2-0 with a poacher's finish. (Photo: Tina Jenner)
Replaced Dobra and the sub made a huge impact. He almost made it 3-0 before he did moments later, slotting the ball underneath Walker. (Photo: Tina Jenner)
Replaced Dobra and the sub made a huge impact. He almost made it 3-0 before he did moments later, slotting the ball underneath Walker. (Photo: Tina Jenner)
Replacd Grigg for the last 10. Capped his first outing in a month after injury with a well-taken goal, cooly slotting beyond Walker to make it 3-0. (Photo: Tina Jenner)
Replacd Grigg for the last 10. Capped his first outing in a month after injury with a well-taken goal, cooly slotting beyond Walker to make it 3-0. (Photo: Tina Jenner)
Replaced Colclough on 80. He was really bright and direct. He went through one-on-one but was denied by Walker. A lung-bursting run late on helped Town run down the clock. (Photo: Tina Jenner)
Replaced Colclough on 80. He was really bright and direct. He went through one-on-one but was denied by Walker. A lung-bursting run late on helped Town run down the clock. (Photo: Tina Jenner)