But Birkenhead didn't have it all their way in the final although their defensive line up looked calm and collected as Springs threatened to take the 70-minute affair into extra time.
In the 61st minute, outstanding Springs player Dylan Bull had all the time to put the ball into the net from inside the 18m box but shot agonisingly past the far upright.
Bull got another chance a minute later, this time leaving Birkenhead keeper Charlie Morris gone for all money but the crossbar wasn't playing ball.
The ultimate forager survived a sideline concussion test of sorts to return but to no avail for the Neil Emblen-coached Springs.
The championship runners-up perhaps could have been more urgent as the clock ticked away but up to 460 minutes of play from Saturday was taking its toll although keeper Munford came up for a cornerkick in the dying minutes before sprinting back as the winners counterattacked.
Besides, Birkenhead, with Hobson revealing they had some first-team Chatham Cup talent, showed more resolve and were stronger on the ball.
"Little appearances like that make you a little stronger," said the coach of Chatham Cup semifinals club Birkenhead who also won the youth title in 2010, were beaten finalists in 2011-12 and semifinalists in 2013.
"We were very good at the back, playing with a lot of heart," he said, revealing most of the squad would be pushing for first-team places next winter.
With their enviable record of play-off appearances, a beaming Hobson said they were always confident of keeping the trophy.
While many of his squad will be too old next year, Birkenhead would return "to a fantastic Napier tournament, a great place to play football".
While Western Springs were "unfortunate," Hobson wished them well and was under no illusion they would return with renewed gusto.
Emblen saluted Bull's relentless approach over the three days.
"Dylan has been great, scoring lots of goals here and for the club but, unfortunately, the woodwork saved Birkenhead once and he shot one out wide.
"We made one mistake [goalkeeper's] so we got punished and Birkenhead didn't make any," he said lauding their formidable defence throughout the tournament.
"All three centre backs, in my opinion, have got quality," said the former All Whites assistant coach and current U20 national assistant coach believing they are top national franchise prospects.
Western Springs, however, will lose only two players from their 18-member squad to the Napier City Rovers-hosted tourney next year.
Emblen expected some of his troops to move to the senior national league stage as well as gain overseas scholarships.
Springs won promotion to the main section after winning the satellite grade three years ago. Last year they got to semifinals but lost on a penalty shootout to Western Suburbs.
Maybe next year we'll go all the way," a grinning Emblen said after they beat Hamilton Wanderers 4-1 in the semifinals yesterday morning.
Birkenhead pipped Waitakere City 1-0.
The Englishman, who coaches 7-year-olds to late teens, relishes his role at Western Springs where he has the licence to fast track anyone who shows ability.
He saluted counterpart Hobson for churning out great players each year for an impeccable record here.
In the all-Auckland satellite final, Manurewa beat Forrest Hill Milford 5-4 in penalty kicks after a scoreless hour-long regulation time.
Both sides gained promotion to the main draw next year.
