Worksop Town boss Craig Parry slammed his side’s performance as the worst in his charge as they suffered a 4-2 defeat by Hebburn Town, falling 4-2 to Hebburn Town in a hard-fought encounter at the Windsor Foodservice Stadium on Saturday.

Parry was angry after the defeat to the North-East side, saying: “I thought the performance today was terrible, and that’s the only way to sum it up.

“Even when we took the goal and went ahead, we still weren't great, couldn’t defend right, couldn't do the basics and couldn’t work hard.

"We were calamity all over the park and we couldn’t string a five-yard pass.

Hebburn's keeper catches the ball from a Worksop corner - Photo by Richard Bierton

“We didn't want to work for our teammates today and it's the worst since I've been at the club.

"It's the worst performance that one of my sides has put in.”

Worksop started brightly, taking an early lead in the fifth minute through Luke Hall.

Dan Bramall's initial shot was saved by Kieran Hunter but Bramall quickly chipped the ball back into the box where Hall finished from close range to put the Tigers 1-0 up.

However, the lead was short-lived as Hebburn Town’s Amar Purewal found space in the penalty area and fired a shot that appeared to be heading towards goal with Luke Hall making a valiant attempt to clear it off the line but only helping the ball into the net to bring the score to 1-1.

Worksop looked to regain the advantage and came close when Jacob Gratton’s free kick found Luke Shiels, whose header narrowly missed the right post.

But Hebburn continued to create chances and took the lead in the 18th minute when Liam Noble’s cross found Michael Turner, who headed in from inside the box.

The Tigers responded quickly and levelled the game just two minutes later with Bramall once again the provider, delivering a perfect cross into the box that Jordan Burrow headed powerfully into the back of the net.

In a match filled with opportunities the Hornets regained the lead in the 29th minute as Purewal struck again, slotting his shot past Tommy Taylor into the left corner to give Hebburn a 3-2 advantage going into half-time.

Just before the break Worksop nearly equalised again when Bramall weaved past his defender and fired a shot, forcing a brilliant save from Hunter.

But the second half started poorly for the Tigers as Hebburn extended their lead in the 48th minute with another inswinging corner from Noble finding Turner, who headed home his second of the match and Hebburn’s fourth goal.

Hebburn came close to adding a fifth when Joe Posthill broke through on goal, but Taylor produced a fine save to keep Worksop's hopes alive.

Despite pushing forward in search of a way back into the game the Tigers couldn't find the net again and Hebburn secured the points.

Worst display since I came here says Worksop Town boss Craig Parry after home Hebburn Town defeat