Stevie Robertson Wins Paisley IMs Event 4 Title After Nail-Biting Final
Stevie Robertson claimed the Paisley IMs Event 4 title on October 25, 2026, defeating Paul Hickey 7–6 in a tense final at Pockets Pool & Snooker Club, renfrewshire24.co.uk reported. The single-elimination Blackball tournament drew a field of 35 players, with matches contested over a race to seven frames.
How Robertson Navigated the Knockout Stages
Robertson put together an undefeated run through five rounds of play to capture the championship. Over the course of the tournament, he compiled 35 frames won against 24 lost. He opened his campaign with a narrow 7–6 win over Kevin Adair in the second round before defeating Garry Spalding 7–3 in the last 16. Robertson then booked his spot in the semi-finals by overcoming Paul Sanderson 7–5. A 7–4 victory over Shaun Sanderson in the semi-finals set up the title clash with Hickey.
Hickey’s Demanding Route to the Final
Hickey faced a rigorous path to the championship match, starting with a tight 7–6 win over Stephen McKibbens in the opening round. He followed up with a dominant 7–0 victory against Craig Sutherland, then defeated Brendon Charlton 7–3 in the last 16. Hickey secured his place in the final by beating Derek Murray 7–4 in the quarter-finals and Mike Brandon 7–5 in the semi-finals.
Tournament Standings and Semi-Finalists
Shaun Sanderson and Mike Brandon finished the event as the losing semi-finalists. Sanderson advanced to the final four by defeating David Manley 7–6, Steven Smith Snr 7–2, and Iain MacMillan 7–6. Brandon reached the semi-finals with wins over Ian Wilkie, Joe Callery, and Barry Thomson. In the final tournament rankings, Robertson topped the list with 15 points, while Hickey took second with 12 points. Shaun Sanderson and Mike Brandon each collected 10 points.
Frequently Asked Questions About Paisley IMs Event 4
Where was Paisley IMs Event 4 held?
The tournament took place at Pockets Pool & Snooker Club as part of the Paisley IM rankings competition, organised by Pockets Pool Club.
How many players competed in the tournament?
A total of 35 players entered the Blackball competition, competing in a single-elimination format where matches were played over a race to seven frames.
Who reached the quarter-finals alongside the semi-finalists?
The other players who reached the quarter-finals were Derek Murray, Barry Thomson, Iain MacMillan, and Paul Sanderson.
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