Here’s this week’s (massively self-indulgent) cartoon for @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/football/pic... - ThreadSky

davidsquires.bsky.social • 197 days ago

Here’s this week’s (massively self-indulgent) cartoon for @theguardian.com

https://www.theguardian.com/football/picture/2024/nov/19/david-squires-on-his-favourite-characters-after-10-years-at-the-guardian-drawing-board

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heyheygillian.bsky.social•197 days ago

I'm sad not to see the pre-RB hat Klopp, if only because the tooth logo on his cap in one of your panels made me laugh for ages.
I also love that Salt Bae is now a regular character, if only because I had to explain to my husband who Salt Bae is.

cbarward.bsky.social•197 days ago

Ah... Ederson's tattoo... Beautiful.

robknap.bsky.social•197 days ago

Congrats on 10 years - I look forward to it every Tuesday. I loved both the Charlton strips, but Mourinho trumps everything. When I read/hear/think of him, he's filed in my mind as one of your drawings rather than real Mou - in fact I haven't got a clue what the real Mou looks like anymore...

gamweljones.bsky.social•195 days ago

Thank you for your service. Emo
Mourinho will always be my favourite.

Are/were you a fan of the bands on his shirts or did you have a source feeding you names? There were a few deep(ish) cuts.

davidsquires.bsky.social•195 days ago

Thank you! Honestly, I missed the emo phase by a generation, but I did have a lot of love for Rival Schools and And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead. Other than that, I’m heavily reliant on the ‘List of Emo Bands’ Wiki page.

gest.bsky.social•197 days ago

The last panel is genius.

jilx.bsky.social•197 days ago

A list of honourable mentions in the replies might start with...

the swan pedalo

bslufc.bsky.social•197 days ago

You missed bolt-cutters man at the Everton goalpost protest!

davidsquires.bsky.social•197 days ago

He was on the long list.

gamweljones.bsky.social•195 days ago

Have to agree with this. Also disappointed not to see Big Sam with some Monster Munch.

jamesjcog.bsky.social•197 days ago

You’re literally the only reason I would click on a Guardian link these days - thank you for the brilliant work - I like it a lot 🤗

ben-cansonthetrain.bsky.social•197 days ago

I need the Roy Ride t-shirt in my life.

nickncfc.bsky.social•197 days ago

The woman who lives opposite us who puts up passive aggressive notes about parking in her driveway, and blocking the road with her bins looks just like Janet

gongstuff.bsky.social•197 days ago

The Sarri panel is perfection. Congratulations on ten years!

rcfoster.bsky.social•197 days ago

My fave will always be Shoegaze Roy, natch. What a cast of characters this is.

alexcruzdesign.bsky.social•196 days ago

Sir Chips is so cute RIP

owendavi77.bsky.social•197 days ago

So pleased to see Wenger and Gunnersaurus still living happily ever after.....

sincilbanker.bsky.social•197 days ago

I used to have Shoegaze Roy's t-shirt!!

davidsquires.bsky.social•196 days ago

Me too!

piss.guru•197 days ago

whenever i see the crylaugh emoji i think of your comics

rorybunk.bsky.social•197 days ago

Bravo! But where's Bert Millichip?

davidsquires.bsky.social•196 days ago

He’s only available on NFT form.

rjkelly75.bsky.social•197 days ago

Will never not laugh at Sarri and his cigs 😃

paulbharrison.bsky.social•197 days ago

Yes, Sarri is back! One of my favourite characters!

briangentles.bsky.social•197 days ago

Congratulations David, looking forward to the next ten years.

rcaksun.bsky.social•197 days ago

Amazing

jameshodden.bsky.social•196 days ago

I'm worried that my residual affection for Jose is actually just my love for emo Mourinho.

bonobobananas.bsky.social•197 days ago

😂👏🏻

ericdouglas999.bsky.social•197 days ago

Arteta and Salt Bae is the gift that keeps on giving. Your Duncan Ferguson was a personal fave.

iainkevanmorris.bsky.social•197 days ago

ten years and the jokes are still so good? not fair on everyone else to keep up that standard. congratulations i suppose.

davidsquires.bsky.social•196 days ago

Ah, thanks man x

iainkevanmorris.bsky.social•195 days ago

my friend damon got me a print of the poppy strip which is framed on my office wall.

davidsquires.bsky.social•195 days ago

Fantastic! A handy reminder to remain RESPECT+1 all year round.

jmccarthy.bsky.social•197 days ago

That's a deep cut!

davidsquires.bsky.social•196 days ago

I really have run out of emo references now.

matthewcobb.bsky.social•197 days ago

Excellent! Ederson was a genuine LOL/snort.

catec.bsky.social•196 days ago

This should be in the national gallery and I say this as a Liverpool fan. It’s just perfection https://guardianprintshop.com/collections/david-squires/products/the-north-bank-redemption

frankieoh.bsky.social•197 days ago

‘Olly made it into the strip. My week is complete!

gentlemandick.bsky.social•197 days ago

Is Ian Holloway in there?

gentlemandick.bsky.social•197 days ago

Yes he is!

mrmrleonard.bsky.social•197 days ago

Congrats on your 10 years milestone David. We are so lucky to have you

jarjarjess.bsky.social•197 days ago

Genuis! Congrats on 10 years!

samwhyte.bsky.social•195 days ago

Your Sarri looks more like him than he does.

markhendo.bsky.social•196 days ago

From the poignant to the hilarious, I've loved these. Thank you Mr Squires!

notlob.bsky.social•197 days ago

10 years. Congratulations! Only fitting then with a nod to Swindon and Ian "Sydow" Holloway.

petemartin.net•197 days ago

Been meaning to ask; did you have anything to do with the Harry Kane statue?

davidsquires.bsky.social•197 days ago

Hah, no, my design had him wearing a little Bavarian hat.

fluffmitten.bsky.social•197 days ago

That's clearly a thin Paul Hollywood

mrandypowell.bsky.social•197 days ago

Lovely stuff. I don't think I was quite prepared for the finale.

fluffmitten.bsky.social•197 days ago

There really is a Jose for every generation, isn't there?

auberginepie.bsky.social•195 days ago

This is joyous. Can we please have assurances that it’s not a retirement wrap up piece?

davidsquires.bsky.social•195 days ago

Thanks, I hope not!

jacquiwong.bsky.social•197 days ago

Congratulations on the 10 years. Nicotine Sarri and Shoegaze Roy were my favourites.

ianbardwell.bsky.social•197 days ago

Ah, the Zihuatanejo lads ❤️

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