Barnsley FC player ratings: 'Relentless' star takes top mark in FA Cup rout of Aldershot Town

Barnsley’s players rated following their FA Cup clash with Aldershot Town

Barnsley delivered a ruthless performance as they eased into the second round of the FA Cup at Aldershot Town’s expense.

There was a clear gulf in class between the third-tier hosts and fifth-tier visitors, who were operating at wildly contrasting levels.

Cameron McGeehan grabbed a hat-trick, Vimal Yoganathan notched a brace and Reyes Cleary and Rylan Brownlie found the target in the 7-2 win, while Aldershot’s consolations were scored by Annisuis Lewis.

Here are The Yorkshire Post’s player ratings from Oakwell.

1. Barnsley player ratings The ratings are in following Barnsley's FA Cup clash with Aldershot Town. | George Wood/Getty Images Photo Sales

2. Cieran Slicker - 7 Not to blame for either Aldershot goal and produced some decent saves late in the first half. | Steve Welsh/Getty Images Photo Sales

3. Jubril Okedina - 7 Layed on a superb cross to allow Cameron McGeehan to open the scoring, grabbing an assist for the second consecutive game. | Pete Norton/Getty Images Photo Sales

4. Sam Gale - 7 Rightly booked for a mistimed challenge in the first half but otherwise comfortable. | Tony Johnson Photo Sales

Barnsley’s players rated following their FA Cup clash with Aldershot Town

Barnsley delivered a ruthless performance as they eased into the second round of the FA Cup at Aldershot Town’s expense.

There was a clear gulf in class between the third-tier hosts and fifth-tier visitors, who were operating at wildly contrasting levels.

Here are The Yorkshire Post’s player ratings from Oakwell.

5. Arley Kay - 7 Looked assured in the heart of the Barnsley defence. | Tony Johnson Photo Sales

6. Ziyad Larkeche - 6 Attacked with gusto and delivered the cross Vimal Yoganathan met to net his second of the game. Let himself down as he allowed Annisuis Lewis to get Aldershot on the scoresheet. | Tony Johnson Photo Sales

7. Luca Connell - 8 Tormented Aldershot with his range of passing. Consistently saw the picture developing earlier than the non-league opponents. | Tony Johnson Photo Sales

8. Daniel Johnson - 7 Sat deep and tidily pulled the strings alongside Connell. | Harriet Lander/Getty Images Photo Sales

Barnsley’s players rated following their FA Cup clash with Aldershot Town

Barnsley delivered a ruthless performance as they eased into the second round of the FA Cup at Aldershot Town’s expense.

There was a clear gulf in class between the third-tier hosts and fifth-tier visitors, who were operating at wildly contrasting levels.

Here are The Yorkshire Post’s player ratings from Oakwell.

9. Vimal Yoganathan - 8 Bagged a stylish brace and caused Aldershot plenty of problems down the right flank. | Tony Johnson Photo Sales

10. Cameron McGeehan - 9 Scored a hat-trick, linked midfield and attack with style and was relentless with his pressing. | Tony Johnson Photo Sales

11. Reyes Cleary - 8 Enjoyed himself against non-league defenders, grabbing a goal and an assist. | Tony Johnson Photo Sales

12. Tobi Adeyemo - 6 Worked tirelessly and linked play well enough but could not get in on the act before making way at the break. | Peter Nicholls/Getty Images Photo Sales

Barnsley’s players rated following their FA Cup clash with Aldershot Town

Barnsley delivered a ruthless performance as they eased into the second round of the FA Cup at Aldershot Town’s expense.

There was a clear gulf in class between the third-tier hosts and fifth-tier visitors, who were operating at wildly contrasting levels.

Here are The Yorkshire Post’s player ratings from Oakwell.

13. Makenzie Kirk - 6 Huffed and puffed but the forward could not get in on the scoring fun. | Tony Johnson Photo Sales

14. Patrick Kelly - 6 Put himself about after being introduced from the bench. | Tony Johnson Photo Sales

15. Rylan Brownlie - 7 Scored the game's ninth goal with a tidy finish after stepping off the bench. | Albert Perez/Getty Images Photo Sales

16. Clayton Taylor - N/A Sent on late in the second half. | Tony Johnson Photo Sales

Barnsley’s players rated following their FA Cup clash with Aldershot Town

Barnsley delivered a ruthless performance as they eased into the second round of the FA Cup at Aldershot Town’s expense.

There was a clear gulf in class between the third-tier hosts and fifth-tier visitors, who were operating at wildly contrasting levels.

Here are The Yorkshire Post’s player ratings from Oakwell.

17. Tyrese Noslin - N/A Entered the fray late on to freshen Barnsley up. | Tony Johnson Photo Sales

Barnsley’s players rated following their FA Cup clash with Aldershot Town

Barnsley’s players rated following their FA Cup clash with Aldershot Town

Barnsley’s players rated following their FA Cup clash with Aldershot Town

Barnsley’s players rated following their FA Cup clash with Aldershot Town

Barnsley’s players rated following their FA Cup clash with Aldershot Town

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