Knockout Cup final is all-St John’s affair

Knockout Cup final is all-St John’s affair

7 May 2025

ST John’s A overcame a spirited display from Strangford B to secure their place in the Knockout Cup final.

Despite having a 120-point advantage, Strangford probably knew that it was not enough to win this encounter.

Jim Mills got the match underway for St John’s against Rory McSwiggan and finished with a 20-point advantage.

Peter Madine, still buoyant from winning the consolation final at the Strangford charity and individual competition the previous week, did well  to restrict the in-form Sean Poland to an eight-point winning margin.

Terry Murphy ending the first round of matches with a 27-point margin over Michael Deery, who always give his best for his team.

After the first round of games St John’s had reduced the deficit to 65 points.

In the remainder of the matches St John’s continued to dominate, but Strangford made them work hard and can be very satisfied with their overall performance against a strong and experienced team.

St John’s A will now play their B team and you can expect standing only for this all-club affair.

In the consolation final, league winners Strangford A conceded the match to Banbridge A.