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.
This period of time resulted in another triumph for him at Willowfield FC in the Steel and Sons in 1927-28, where he outperformed Ormiston 2-1 in a final match. This was an exceptional season for the club as they won the Irish Cup that year, marking a significant milestone by becoming the first team from outside the Irish League to achieve this feat since the League's inception in 1890.