Kincaid delighted with Whites’ cup win

Lisburn Distillery manager Tommy Kincaid watches as his team take on Crumlin Star. US145049cd Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Lisburn Distillery boss Tommy Kincaid was a happy man this week after watching his side bounce back from their recent 6-2 defeat by Ballyclare Comrades, by knocking the very same opposition out of the Intermediate Cup in a thrilling penalty shoot-out.

“My pint tasted a lot sweeter on Saturday night,” Kincaid declared, following the win.

“The thing about penalties is there is nothing I can do about it, I just have to sit there and see what happens.”

With his side winning the shoot-out 4-2, ‘keeper Ryan McBride was the hero of the day, with two penalty saves.

“We have a good keeper in nets and a good goalkeeping coach, who both did their job well,” Kincaid commented.

“I’m really delighted for Ryan, he’s sometimes an unsung hero. He’s really stepped up to the mark and is getting better.

“Glen Johnson, the goalkeeping coach is very good at what he does. He had shown Ryan a video of the Comrades’ last shoot-out, so he was well prepared for the penalties. They had both done their job and it shows how much work they put in.”

Kincaid was especially pleased to see his men deliver a better performance at Dixon Park, following their 6-2 defeat at New Grosvenor last month.