After moving to Willowfield FC, he again tasted victory in the Steel and Sons in 1927-28, beating Ormiston 2-1 in a final replay. This was a remarkable season for the club as they won the Irish Cup that year, becoming the first from outside the Irish League to win the Irish Cup since the League's formation in 1890.
After transferring to Willowfield FC, he once more experienced triumph in the Steel and Sons in 1927-28, defeating Ormiston 2-1 in a final rematch. This was an exceptional season for the club as they won the Irish Cup that year, marking the first time a team from outside the Irish League had achieved this feat since the League's inception in 1890.