Boss hits the Roof at side’s crazy period

JARROW Roofing joint-manager Mark Collingwood believes a poor spell left his side with “a mountain to climb” when they were beaten at home by Shildon.

A brace from Adam Burnicle and a Matty Robson goal gave the Railwaymen a three-goal lead at the interval.

Dan Kirkup pulled two goals back for the Roofers but they could not find an equaliser - and Collingwood believes his side had too much to do.

He said: “A 10-minute period before half-time cost us because we switched off and they scored goals in that period.

“That was a mountain to climb in the second half.”

A John Campbell hat-trick helped Newcastle Benfield to an impressive 7-3 victory over managerless Bishop Auckland.

Benfield boss Mark Convery said “First half, every coaching manual went out of the window, it made no sense what happened.

“Second half we settled and we were full value for the win.”

Morpeth Town’s Joe Walton netted a treble in their 4-0 win over Billingham Synthonia.

Jake Stafford and Dale Burrell helped Dunston UTS to their first league success of the campaign against 10-man Consett.

Kyle Downey’s brace gave Ashington all three points against Team Northumbria but North Shields were beaten 1-0 at home by Ryhope CW - Thomas Bott’s effort taking the points to Wearside.

Division Two’s early pacesetters could not be separated as Hebburn Town and Blyth AFC each took a point in a 1-1 draw.

David Robinson gave the visitors an early lead but a Paul Chow goal earned a draw for the Hornets.

It was a historic day for Jarrow FC, who claimed their first win as a Northern League club with a 3-2 verdict against Easington Colliery.

Max Kirkham was Jarrow’s match-winner as his strike gave them a 3-2 triumph.

Northallerton Town won a sevengoal thriller as they hosted West Allotment Celtic.

Stephen Cheeseman’s brace helped them to a 4-3 result, although he did also score one at the wrong end.

Lee Scott’s penalty gave Bedlington Terriers their first win over the season as they secured a 2-1 success over Chester-le-Street while Tow Law Town were 5-3 winners against Brandon United.