David Squires' Cartoons of 2025: A Year in Review
The tributes to Denis Law, a football legend whose kindness and generosity shone brightly despite his untimely passing. As David Squires reflected on the Scottish striker's life and legacy, it was clear that he had left an indelible mark on the game.
Later in the year, Palace won the FA Cup final against Manchester City, a result that sparked emotion and elation among fans. It was one of those moments where the boundaries between joy and anger blurred, as Squires himself admitted to almost forgiving Crystal Palace for beating Swindon Town in the 1989 playoff semi-final.
However, not all was sunshine and rainbows. The story of England's run to the Women's Euros final left Squires stressed, but also full of moments perfect for cartoon adaptation – a mixed bag indeed.
In a quieter week for international football, Thomas Tuchel proved himself to be a favourite subject for Squires' cartoons, as he often went above and beyond the call of duty. The Germany boss even managed to poke fun at his own team's quiet Wembley outing against Wales – something that left this cartoonist chuckling.
Perhaps most contentious, though, was Squires' take on Fifa's entwined history with the Maga movement. As one might expect from a football journalist, he had strong feelings about this sensitive topic – but it is to be noted that his views are presented here as is and should not be taken as any personal opinion.
All in all, David Squires' 2025 cartoons offer us a glimpse into the world of football, where heroes, villains, and everything in between take centre stage. Whether through triumphant victories or heart-wrenching tributes, these cartoons are a reminder that football is about so much more than just wins and losses – it's about the people we admire, love to hate, and sometimes struggle to understand.
The tributes to Denis Law, a football legend whose kindness and generosity shone brightly despite his untimely passing. As David Squires reflected on the Scottish striker's life and legacy, it was clear that he had left an indelible mark on the game.
Later in the year, Palace won the FA Cup final against Manchester City, a result that sparked emotion and elation among fans. It was one of those moments where the boundaries between joy and anger blurred, as Squires himself admitted to almost forgiving Crystal Palace for beating Swindon Town in the 1989 playoff semi-final.
However, not all was sunshine and rainbows. The story of England's run to the Women's Euros final left Squires stressed, but also full of moments perfect for cartoon adaptation – a mixed bag indeed.
In a quieter week for international football, Thomas Tuchel proved himself to be a favourite subject for Squires' cartoons, as he often went above and beyond the call of duty. The Germany boss even managed to poke fun at his own team's quiet Wembley outing against Wales – something that left this cartoonist chuckling.
Perhaps most contentious, though, was Squires' take on Fifa's entwined history with the Maga movement. As one might expect from a football journalist, he had strong feelings about this sensitive topic – but it is to be noted that his views are presented here as is and should not be taken as any personal opinion.
All in all, David Squires' 2025 cartoons offer us a glimpse into the world of football, where heroes, villains, and everything in between take centre stage. Whether through triumphant victories or heart-wrenching tributes, these cartoons are a reminder that football is about so much more than just wins and losses – it's about the people we admire, love to hate, and sometimes struggle to understand.
. I mean, I've seen some of them on Twitter and they're super funny! He has a great way of poking fun at footballers and making you laugh even when they're doing something annoying 
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. It's not always easy to tackle those topics, but Squires does it with a tone that's both empathetic and thought-provoking 
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. And I have to chuckle every time I see one of his cartoons about Thomas Tuchel 
. Still, it's great that he's using his platform to pay tribute to Denis Law - that was a lovely touch 
. And I have to chuckle at the thought of Squires almost forgiving Crystal Palace for beating Swindon Town all those years ago 
The one about Crystal Palace beating Swindon Town still cracks me up 
, but I guess that's a story for another time... 
and omg thomas tuchel is a funny one too i love how he poked fun at his own team's wales game 
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. Overall, his cartoons are like a big ol' hug for football fans everywhere 
