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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Alan Weston

Liverpool FC fanatic dad gets the best Father’s Day gift

A Liverpool FC fan did his own version of DIY SOS by transforming his dad's man cave into a Reds-themed bar.

Scott Castles took advantage of his parents going on a fortnight's holiday to carry out the renovation of the shed at his parents' house.

He faced a race against time to complete the project so he could surprise mum Susan and dad Peter when they returned home from Mexico.

But it was Liverpool's famous Champions League victory in Madrid which inspired him to finish it ahead of Father's Day.

Scott painted a huge mural on one of the walls, so family and friends could drink in the presence of Liverpool legends John Barnes, Steven Gerrard, Ian Rush and Kenny Dalglish.

He also posted a video of the work he carried out at the out-house, which he christened the "Anfield Arms".

Scott, 29, said: "The biggest part of the process was designing and painting a custom mural on the feature wall.

"My whole family are big Liverpool FC supporters, so while my parents were away on holiday I decided to redecorate my family bar and surprise them when they came home.

"I wanted to go the extra mile and paint a mural on the back wall with all the legends that had played for the club.

"It was a race against time but the necessary impetus to complete the project on time was Liverpool winning the Champions League. Everybody helped out to make sure it was finished on time."

Scott's dad Peter was born in Ormskirk but the family moved to the Portsmouth area many years ago because of his naval career.

However, Peter passed on his passion for LFC to all four of his sons, including Scott, who now works as creative director for a London-based marketing and PR company, and is also a budding film-maker. 

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