David Irvine is Head of Sports Audience (Scotland) at Newsquest. He began his career in journalism as a freelance reporter providing match reports for newspapers across Scotland from 16 years old. After graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University with an Honours Degree in Multimedia Journalism, David worked for The Scottish Sun across the news, sport, and social media departments. He joined Newsquest in 2021 as an online sports reporter before being promoted to Head of Sports Audience (Scotland) in 2025. David specialises in Scottish football, covering all the latest news from the SPFL. He also leads St Mirren coverage through the Irvine on St Mirren weekly newsletter with more than 1,200 subscribers. Often found in a press box and drinking coffee.