PLAYER SPONSORS HUGE RELIEF FOR HENDO

Liam Henderson scored his first goal in 15 games at the weekend against local rivals Consett.

The Hornets claimed a 5-1 victory at home despite going behind early through a Scott Fenwick screamer.

Olly Martin notched a brace before goals from Jake Hackett, Liam Henderson and James Harrison.

“It’s a confident squad at the minute,” Henderson stated.

“Results are going for us so the lads are delighted - long may it continue.

“If I’m honest, Consett’s goal was against the run of play.

“It was a fantastic response though - there's been occasions this season where we crumble in our sticky patch and the second goal comes straight after.

“Thankfully we stepped up a gear and scored five goals at home so we’re buzzing.”

Henderson's goal was Hebburn's fourth of the afternoon, as Amar Purewal's header was blocked off the line but the number 10 managed to tip it over.

That was Henderson's seventh goal of the season and his first since scoring a brace away to Consett on October 22.

“It’s a huge relief,” he admitted.

“I’ve had a horrible run - I said before Christmas that I haven’t been at my best and I’ve still got a long way to go.

“It’s been stop-start with that injury against Dunston but there’s no excuses.

"I've been snatching at efforts but I've turned a corner over the last three or four games - I've been performing well but the goals haven't been there.

“Strikers are judged on goals so hopefully I can kick on and contribute more to the team.

"With the quality we have from set-pieces, especially Jake [Hackett] and Olly [Martin], we should be making more from them.

"Teams aren't just going to let us win corners but thankfully we scored from