Attitude of Town squad delights Oliver

HEBBURN Town manager Scott Oliver admitted his side’s 4-0 FA Vase first round win over City Liverpool had come at the end of a tough week for his players, writes MARK CARRUTHERS.

The Hornets headed into the game on the back of a 4-1 home defeat against Whitley Bay.

However, thoughts of that game were cast aside as goals from Graeme Armstrong, James Fairley, Louis Storey and Paul Chow helped Oliver’s side see off the North West Counties Premier Division leaders.

Oliver was delighted to see his side come through a tough-looking tie.

He said: “It is about attitude and they were right on Saturday.

“We wanted to right the wrongs of last weekend and all 14 players who played a part were excellent.”

■■NORTHERN League Division Two side

Bedlington Terriers produced a stunning performance to send Division One club Whickham tumbling out of the competition.

The Lang Jacks took an early lead at Welfare Park with a sixth-minute goal from Lewis Teasdale.

However, an own goal and a Ronnie Jones strike turned the game on its head ahead of half-time.

Quickfire strikes from Cameron Fenton and Stephen Young gave the Terriers a 4-1 lead and Jones rounded off a fine day for his side with his second of the day on 70 minutes.

■■FA Cup heroes Dunston UTS came through 3-1 at Division Two side Billingham Town.

■■MARK Davison’s extra-time strike helped Sunderland RCA triumph 3-2 against North Yorkshire side Bridlington.