WEST FIFE cue stars Liam Dunster and Alan Reynolds are on top of the world after claiming global pool titles at the weekend.

The talented duo, from Inverkeithing and Rosyth, cleared up at the Blackball International World Championship in Killarney, Ireland, in the men’s and learning difficulty categories respectively to add to their European victories earlier this year.

Current Scottish number one Liam, 22, and Alan, 27, potted to success at the European Blackball Association (EBA) European Championship in April and Liam’s victory means he now holds the men’s singles titles at Scottish, European and world level.

Following his 7-4 win over England’s John McAllister in the final, pro player Liam told Press Sport: “It’s not yet sunk in but it’s one of the best of my career. 

“The other month I played in the final of the European Open on the IPA tour (the International Professional Pool Association) and John McAllister beat me 8-6, so I wanted to get revenge. 

“I’ve never lost a world championship since 2010; in 2012 and 2014 I won the under-23 title and now I’ve won the men’s, so the last three times I’ve come back as a world champion!”

He continued: “Earlier this year I won the European championships and now I’ve got the ‘triple crown’. 

“There were around 100 entrants in the singles but although a lot of people said to me that I was the favourite, I’ve still got to go out and play well.

Luckily I did and when I potted the black knowing I’d won, I still wasn’t sure that I had actually done it! It’s a great reward and I’m reaping the results of working hard. 

“I dominated the under-23s and now I want to dominate the men’s events too.”

Five-time Scottish champion Alan, who has cerebral palsy, was also celebrating in County Kerry. 

His delighted dad, Alan senior, said: “I’m really proud that the two boys have become world champions; what a year they’ve had. 

“Alan’s over the moon – the European championship was special but the worlds has a wee bit more to it. The two of them practice together and they work harder than anyone else, and that pays off.

"It’s not just ability; they have great bottle to play in front of all those people and against players who have different styles. 

“In pool it’s about what you do and waiting for your chance, and the boys did that.

"They’re mentally strong and have many years ahead of them, so hopefully they stick at it. Alan has his Scottish championship this weekend so he’s already thinking about the next one; he’s not resting on his laurels.”

Liam is also ready to get back to the practice table and achieve further success, adding: “In a couple of weeks I’ll be trying to retain my Scottish men’s title and I want to want to win an IPA event, as well as maintaining my number one spot in Scotland.

"I’ve only been a professional for two years and in every event on the IPA tour your playing against a top player. I want to play as much as I can and stamp my authority, even on local events.”