Hird and Bird at the double as Ryhope seal thrilling win
and went two goals up but then we stopped doing the things that had given us that lead.
“We were disappointed in the performance after letting them back in but in the second-half, we were much better.
“It was really pleasing to get three points and we needed them to be fair because we haven’t been in great form.
“But the win means nothing if we don’t go on a run and build on it over the coming weeks.
“We have games in hand on the sides above us in the table, so now we need to make the most of them.
“Now we have asked for consistency, and we want to get into the top ten of the table because that was the aim at the start of the season.”
Elsewhere on Saturday, Stockton Town extended their lead at the top of the Division One table to six points with a 2-1 win against Bishop Auckland at the Coverall Stadium.
Jamie Owens put the title favourites in control of the game with two goals with side of half-time and they held on to claim the points, despite Kieran Parnaby getting the visitors back into the game with a stunning long-range effort midway through the second half.
Shildon continued their fine form to move into second place in the table with a 5-1 win at Billingham Town.
Railwaymen talisman Billy Greulich-Smith led the way with a well-taken hat-trick and there was a goal apiece for David Palmer and Dean Thexton as Daniel Moore’s side eased to a win at Bedford Terrace.
Matthew Robinson was on target for the hosts, who remain in sixth place despite the heavy defeat.
Hebburn Town dropped to third place after they were held to a draw at in-form Guisborough Town.
The Priorymen made the perfect start at the KGV Stadium when Steven Roberts put them ahead inside the opening three minutes.
However, their visitors turned the game on its head by the time the hour mark had passed thanks to an equaliser from Graeme Armstrong and another goal from FA Vase hero Olly Martin.
But Kevin Bolam’s side had to settle for a share of the points as Luke Nixon came off the bench to secure a draw for the hosts.
Consett lie six points outside of the promotion places after they romped to a 5-0 win at struggling Thornaby.
Top goalscorer Dale Pearson put the Steelmen ahead at half-time and they coasted to all three points thanks to second-half goals from Calvin Smith, Ross Wilkinson, Tom McAloon and Michael Mackay.
Penrith recovered from going a goal down inside the opening 10 minutes as they battled to a draw at Newcastle Benfield.
Veteran striker Paul Brayson put the hosts ahead early in the contest, but then missed the chance to double their lead when his secondhalf penalty was saved by Bonny Blues goalkeeper Luke Miller.
Buoyed by that let-off, the Cumbrians put their hosts under pressure and a deflected shot from Adam Main gave them some reward for their trip to Tyneside.
West Auckland Town endured an underwhelming 90 minutes at the Wanted Stadium as they were held to a goalless draw by Ashington.
Elsewhere in Division Two, Billingham Synthonia were also big winners as Chris Dickinson and Alex Bruton both scored twice in their 6-0 home win against struggling Durham City.
Danny Earl and Dominic O’Connor were also on target for David Dickson’s side.
Tow Law Town went one better than Synners as they put seven goals past bottom of the table Brandon United. Matty Moffat hit a hat-trick and Jason White scored twice as the Lawyers breezed to all three points.
Easington Colliery striker Liam Adamson grabbed an equaliser to cancel out an opener from Christopher Stevenson as the Colliers earned a 1-1 draw at Chester-le-Street Town and Ben Garrity got the only goal of the game as Birtley Town claimed all three points from their home game against Washington.