The promotion rounds off a turbulent spell in Gateshead’s history after they came within 72 hours of going out of business under the club’s former ownership.
Williamson praised his players in the aftermath of the win and revealed his thoughts on what has taken them to within touching distance of the National League North title.
The Heed were in irresistible form once again on Tuesday night as Macaulay Langstaff found the net and Scott plundered a hat-trick in their 4-0 home win against Curzon Ashton.
Gateshead never really looked under threat at they boosted their hopes of a return to the National League with a disciplined display at the International Stadium.
WITH only two league games taking place this was a chance for these two promotion rivals to steal a pre-Christmas march on their nearest challengers – and it was one an impressive Gateshead took.
Friday night will bring another hint of life in the elite when former Premier League club Charlton Athletic travel to Tyneside for a televised FA Cup second round tie.
Gateshead’s moment in the limelight should be a celebration of the momentum they have gained under the control of the supporter-led consortium that hauled them back from the precipice.
GATESHEAD made it seven wins from eight unbeaten home games after captain Greg Olley scored a 93rd minute winner to end Alfreton’s seven-game unbeaten run.
Langstaff took his personal tally to six goals in six matches with two confident finishes as the Heed won through in this entertaining affair, with Paul Blackett also netting for the visitors who bounced back from a midweek defeat to Leamington.