Duncan Castles: Every Liverpool fan’s favourite man to hate in seven tweets
Duncan Castles provokes more ire than most on Twitter due to his apparent bias towards Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United – but it certainly doesn’t seem to bother him.
Castles has become so infamous among United’s rivals, in particular Liverpool, that he was hilariously interviewed on the Anfield Index podcast about being Mourinho’s ‘mouthpiece’.
He was even featured in a David Squires’ cartoon in The Guardian, but, rather than being deterred, Castles continues to post tweets which infuriate Liverpool and Manchester City fans – and we think it’s p*ss funny.
When did Liverpool last win?
After three games without a win for Liverpool, Castles wasted no time in getting out his fishing rod, going on to point out that ‘Mohamed Salah has just six competitive goals for club and country since April 28’.
As is customary, Castles included a link to his podcast, which angry fans presumably click in their droves in search of outrage.
Puskas Award winner Mohamed Salah not only failing to contribute at anything like the same level as last season up front, also failing to contribute much defensively leaving his team susceptible down the right. #LIVNAP #LIVMCIhttps://t.co/NUujGSz0fZ
— Duncan Castles (@DuncanCastles) October 3, 2018
Sticking it to Salah
If saying something on Twitter really annoys a lot of people, you might be tempted not to say it again.
When it comes to criticism of Salah, Castles has not yet succumbed to that temptation.
High-quality game of football that. (The Puskas Award winner’s finishing apart…) #CHELIVhttps://t.co/9yPktNvWOq
— Duncan Castles (@DuncanCastles) September 29, 2018
And Klopp
When Jurgen Klopp said he had a “helping syndrome” in April, he really ought to have known Castles would still be finding ways to use the phrase against him five months later.
This definitely isn’t the last we’ve heard of this.
Jurgen Klopp: ‘I have this helping syndrome. I really care about people.’ #LIVCHE #SUI #CROhttps://t.co/0l3rK9OvRq https://t.co/p8VbfLEy5a
— Duncan Castles (@DuncanCastles) September 26, 2018
And Laporte
After opening himself to a world of criticism for pointing out the colour of Aymeric Laporte’s boots, a mistake from the City defender soon allowed Castles the opportunity of a tap-in, which he was not about to pass up.
Another in the increasingly long list of basic defensive errors from Aymeric Laporte, the second most expensive Premier League defender ever. The Frenchman fortunate to be rescued by Ederson there. #HOFMCI #FRAhttps://t.co/ENnZu5PQEx
— Duncan Castles (@DuncanCastles) October 2, 2018
Picking sides
When Mourinho criticises a player, he can usually count on some support from at least one man* on Twitter.
*In the case of Luke Shaw and his belly, pretty much every man.
Ashley Young – starting at the World Cup.
Luke Shaw – preparing to win back the shirt. #MUFC #ENG #WorldCup https://t.co/0l3rK9OvRq pic.twitter.com/nb4bHj5kZv— Duncan Castles (@DuncanCastles) June 23, 2018
Mourinho myth buster
In a conversation about Mourinho always struggling in his third season at a club, Castles pointed out that the Portuguese won more trophies in his third season with Chelsea than Liverpool won the last 12 seasons.
Accused of talking sh*te, Castles enjoyed a ‘mic drop’ moment.
For the hard of counting…
06/07 – not our year
07/08 – not our year
08/09 – not our year
09/10 – not our year
10/11 – not our year
11/12 – League Cup
12/13 – not our year
13/14 – Gerrard's rear
14/15 – not our year
15/16 – not our year
16/17 – not our year
17/18 – not our year https://t.co/NQzmGgWZmx— Duncan Castles (@DuncanCastles) September 26, 2018
Breaking rank
Castles was critical of Mourinho’s approach in United’s defeat to West Ham – and Twitter frankly couldn’t believe it.
One particular highlight was: ‘Wormtongue calling out Saruman, wtf am I reading’.
Twitter would be a much worse place without stuff this.
Cleverly improvised finish from Marcus Rashford. Is there enough time left for Manchester United to repair the damage caused by Mourinho's starting tactics? #WHUMUN https://t.co/0l3rK9OvRq
— Duncan Castles (@DuncanCastles) September 29, 2018
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