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David Squires

@davidsquires.bsky.social

Illustrator, cartoonist, five-a-side gun for hire.

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David Squires on … the story of England winning Euro 2025 Our cartoonist looks at how the Lionesses retained their crown as European champions

Here’s this week’s cartoon for @sport.theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/football/pic...

29.07.2025 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 99    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2

Had to hold something back for volume II

26.07.2025 08:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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David Squires’ extended universe: buy an exclusive cartoon In this month’s limited-time print drop, we’re showcasing work by David Squires, whose cartoons offer a unique take on the world of football

The Guardian print store is doing a limited edition print run of some of my cartoons, as well as this new one featuring a cast of regular characters. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

26.07.2025 07:36 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks very much, Derek. Glad you found the Jack Charlton one too. Much appreciated.

25.07.2025 22:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chloe Kelly’s goal celebration face is the exact look my sister used to give me behind our mum’s back when I was being told off

23.07.2025 10:14 β€” πŸ‘ 5385    πŸ” 545    πŸ’¬ 70    πŸ“Œ 25
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Sarina Wiegman's tactical masterstroke last night really reminded me of this part of a @davidsquires.bsky.social strip from England v Wales at Euro 2016 #WEuro2025

23.07.2025 06:57 β€” πŸ‘ 80    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

THE EASY SIDE OF THE DRAW (I can’t feel my hands)

22.07.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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David Squires on … goalkeepers grabbing the headlines at Euro 2025 Our cartoonist on the latest action in Switzerland, where keepers have come to the fore amid shootout drama

Here’s this week’s cartoon for @sport.theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/football/pic...

22.07.2025 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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David Squires on … trophy-loving Trump crashing Chelsea’s Club World Cup party Our cartoonist on the US president’s central role in the final of a tournament that seemed like it would never end

It’s ok, I couldn’t afford to travel to the US World Cup anyway…

www.theguardian.com/football/pic...

15.07.2025 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 109    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 7

Damn. This is what I get for not going route one and referencing the away stand entrance.

08.07.2025 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Astonishing, wasn’t it? I thought I was dreaming (I was watching it at an ungodly hour, so it would have added up).

08.07.2025 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you. I was worried about exactly that, so am relieved read your kind words.

08.07.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you ❀️

08.07.2025 10:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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David Squires on … Euro 2025 and a reminder that football is just a game Our cartoonist on the opening matches at the Women’s Euros and tributes to Diogo Jota

Here’s this week’s cartoon for @theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/football/pic...

08.07.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 93    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0
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David Squires on … his essential Women’s Euro 2025 wallchart Our cartoonist has created a special wallchart so you can keep track of all the results. Print it out and fill it in

This week’s cartoon for @theguardian.com is a Women’s Euros wall chart:

www.theguardian.com/football/pic...

01.07.2025 09:59 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3
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Loving @davidsquires.bsky.social Euros wallplanner in today’s Guardian. Well worth getting a hard copy today for the Euro’s mag. @theguardian.com

28.06.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

Thanks, Louise R!

28.06.2025 23:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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David Squires on … making Transylvania great again Our cartoonist visits Poenari Castle on Mount Cetatea to see what nonsense Vlad Dracula III has spouted this time

Here’s this week’s cartoon for @theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/football/pic...

24.06.2025 10:03 β€” πŸ‘ 87    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 3

The most relatable social media post I have ever read.

23.06.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Stunning artwork by an Irish artist. If you’re shopping for a genuine Irish gift this month, this is where to look!!

23.06.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Dune cover tribute. Paul Atreides looking into the distance over dunes as black ships are in the sky.

Dune cover tribute. Paul Atreides looking into the distance over dunes as black ships are in the sky.

Fanart image of classic AKira motorbike poster except it's Obelix and Dogmatix walking towards a roasted boar

Fanart image of classic AKira motorbike poster except it's Obelix and Dogmatix walking towards a roasted boar

OK!
To help me pay rent this month there's a shop sale!

10% OFF prints for the rest of June.
Use code JUNE10 at checkout
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Free UK postage too!

21.06.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Bruce, a retelling of Jaws from shark’s perspective (1/4) #comics

05.01.2024 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 428    πŸ” 186    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 38

Yeah, very much a Swindon thing too. Or at least it was in the 80s, when daps consumed most of my thoughts.

17.06.2025 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m 1/4 Welsh, so maybe that’s the part of the culture I took on.

17.06.2025 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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David Squires on … gimmicks and surprise guests as the Club World Cup kicks off Our cartoonist looks back at the opening games and empty seats as Gianni Infantino’s vanity project finally got under way

Here’s this week’s cartoon for @theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/football/pic...

17.06.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 79    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 4

Such a shame Al Ahly didn’t have a striker worthy of the name, or we could have seen something genuinely hilarious.

15.06.2025 02:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
14.06.2025 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 316    πŸ” 80    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

I have a vague memory that I may have drawn it during the first Trump presidency. I’ve pushed the memory down, though.

14.06.2025 05:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, just that they are the best seats on the plane. All that legroom.

13.06.2025 06:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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