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David Squires

@davidsquires.bsky.social

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

22,746 Followers  |  384 Following  |  389 Posts  |  Joined: 19.09.2023
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David Squires on … the spectacular own goal that united the world Our cartoonist looks at Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi’s unfortunate intervention that created global headlines

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

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

26.02.2026 20:39 — 👍 31    🔁 4    💬 2    📌 1

I shouldn’t be giving Arsenal these merch ideas for free.

24.02.2026 11:25 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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David Squires on … a dose of reality for Igor Tudor after Arsenal’s visit to Dr Tottenham Our cartoonist on the north London derby and some uncomfortable truths for the interim Spurs manager

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

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

24.02.2026 11:12 — 👍 102    🔁 18    💬 7    📌 1

I think he’s living out my drawings of him, at this point.

19.02.2026 20:13 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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David Squires on … Jim Ratcliffe’s comments and his need for some home truths Our cartoonist reflects on the Manchester United co-owner’s recent statements and electioneering, via the prism of Cracker’s DCI Bilborough

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

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

17.02.2026 12:03 — 👍 228    🔁 64    💬 25    📌 24

My income relies upon it.

11.02.2026 23:00 — 👍 21    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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David Squires on … Frank and the Spurs supertanker getting in a tight spot again Our cartoonist on the latest manager in north London to take the good ship Tottenham in the wrong direction

My Thomas Frank cartoon from a few weeks ago. 🚢

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

11.02.2026 22:09 — 👍 70    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

Ah thanks. I was hoping to get a few more cartoons out of the Captain Frank character.

11.02.2026 22:06 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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David Squires on … the chaos at Anfield as Manchester City stay in title chase Our cartoonist looks back at the mayhem on Merseyside as visitors’ late win reminded Arsenal they’re still in the hunt

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

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

10.02.2026 11:17 — 👍 79    🔁 14    💬 1    📌 3

Ah thanks Fran. Well timed kind words for my regular Tuesday crisis of confidence.

09.02.2026 22:07 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I did, but mostly because I had zero ideas for cartoons for this week until the last 15 minutes of that game.

09.02.2026 20:37 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Glad they went with my depiction of the queen from 2020, during her aggro football manager phase.

07.02.2026 03:29 — 👍 117    🔁 11    💬 2    📌 0

My cartoon pitches for Melania 2.

06.02.2026 20:18 — 👍 58    🔁 9    💬 3    📌 0

I saw it whistle overhead in the night sky. Luckily, I’m c560 miles from the landing site.

04.02.2026 08:59 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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David Squires on … Ian Holloway’s epic rant and his rage against the machines Our cartoonist on the Swindon Town manager’s fiery response after his captain was suspended at short notice

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

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

03.02.2026 12:17 — 👍 63    🔁 8    💬 5    📌 1

FF RIP

01.02.2026 00:07 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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David Squires on … Sydney FC and football’s version of a stinking fatberg Our cartoonist previews the A-League Men’s Sydney derby at Allianz Stadium where two stinkball teams converge this weekend

This week’s cartoon for @australia.theguardian.com

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

29.01.2026 21:50 — 👍 21    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0

Hah, the ‘A’ was fun, but the rest was a bit of a pain in the A, as I’m terrible at lettering!

27.01.2026 23:52 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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David Squires on … Manchester United giving Arsenal the title wobbles Our cartoonist on anxiety at the Emirates as Michael Carrick oversees another thrilling win

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

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

27.01.2026 11:38 — 👍 65    🔁 11    💬 4    📌 4
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David Squires delves into… the manic making of Fleetwood Mac album ‘Rumours’ The ultimate love square. The post David Squires delves into… the manic making of Fleetwood Mac album ‘Rumours’ first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

David Squires delves into… the manic making of Fleetwood Mac album ‘Rumours’

23.01.2026 16:32 — 👍 43    🔁 14    💬 1    📌 1
22.01.2026 21:06 — 👍 93    🔁 31    💬 2    📌 0
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David Squires on … Frank and the Spurs supertanker getting in a tight spot again Our cartoonist on the latest manager in north London to take the good ship Tottenham in the wrong direction

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

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

20.01.2026 11:33 — 👍 125    🔁 28    💬 12    📌 13

Hah, bloody hell.

16.01.2026 12:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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David Squires on … the hype surrounding Australians plying their trade abroad Our cartoonist on Antonio Arena’s stunning debut for Roma and the inevitable excitement it created back at home

AUSTRALIA, here’s this week’s cartoon for @australia.theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/sport/pictur...

15.01.2026 21:05 — 👍 19    🔁 4    💬 3    📌 0
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David Squires on … the magic of the Cup as Macclesfield dethrone Crystal Palace Our cartoonist looks back on a glorious day for the non-league side as they knocked out the FA Cup holders

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

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

13.01.2026 11:42 — 👍 74    🔁 17    💬 9    📌 3

In "celebration" of thr Pepto Bismol ad now being on the radio, I took some popular radio-friendly songs and added the "Diarrhea" guy.

06.01.2026 20:17 — 👍 513    🔁 206    💬 48    📌 95

I think it way be his final voyage, unless Enzo gets hired by a club with a ship on their badge.

06.01.2026 19:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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David Squires on … Amorim and Maresca being thrown overboard in power struggles Our cartoonist on a typically sedate start to 2026 at two of the Premier League’s biggest ‘projects’

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

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

06.01.2026 11:34 — 👍 154    🔁 35    💬 11    📌 6
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David Squires on … a totally realistic wishlist for Australian football in 2026 Our cartoonist reflects on what Socceroos, Matildas and A-League fans are crossing their fingers for this year

AUSTRALIA, here’s this week’s cartoon for @australia.theguardian.com (drawn before the Mariners-Roar ding-dong)

www.theguardian.com/sport/pictur...

01.01.2026 21:32 — 👍 14    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Ah thanks. Good spot, there’s always one or two I forget, which kind of defeats the point of a key.

30.12.2025 21:25 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0