
Steven Chicken
Steven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication, WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
Latest articles by Steven Chicken

Is Everton playmaker Jack Grealish injured this weekend? Premier League injury update
By Steven Chicken published
Everton will take on Leeds United in Monday evening's Premier League encounter

Why Wrexham's £19m striker transfer pursuit is cause for concern for rest of the Championship
By Steven Chicken published
The Welsh side are looking to shore up their promotion credentials with a big-money striker move - but spending alone only gets you so far, as their rivals can attest

New league table reveals West Ham and Tottenham disconnect and why they disappoint their fans most
By Steven Chicken published
The two London clubs are among the very richest in world football but have both laboured this season

2026 World Cup stadium guide: The full list of venues
By Steven Chicken last updated
With 16 2026 World Cup stadiums, Canada, Mexico and the United States will share hosting duties, providing the setting for all the action

Spurs star wants to QUIT Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this month: report
By Steven Chicken published
Mathys Tel has his heart set on a place in the France World Cup squad - but getting a move away in search of more regular minutes might prove difficult

Aston Villa face stumbling block in transfer move for former Chelsea midfielder
By Steven Chicken published
Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher is reportedly of interest to Aston Villa, but the Spanish club have been clear on their demands

'I’ve seen what’s been written - I'm not arrogant, I'm good at what I do' New Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior shows his Jose Mourinho side in first official press conference
By Steven Chicken published
The new Chelsea boss stopped short of calling himself a 'special one', but insisted he has what it takes after questions were asked of his experience level

Last minute FA Cup tickets! Five big cup games with great seat deals available this weekend
By Steven Chicken published
There are still seats available for the FA Cup third round with some very attractive games on offer

London taxpayers face £2.5m bill for West Ham United's failings this season: report
By Steven Chicken published
The terms of West Ham's lease at the London Stadium mean that an extra burden would fall on the taxpayer if the Hammers drop into the Championship

Manchester United forced to settle for third-choice transfer target due to unforgiving football food chain
By Steven Chicken published
Manchester United have struggled to find a definitive upgrade on the role Casemiro has filled for years and their transfer angst could rumble on even longer

Ex-Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch warns new Chelsea man on 'hire and fire' culture of the Premier League
By Steven Chicken published
The Canada manager knows what it's like to move between sister clubs having done it multiple times with Red Bull - but he warns the new Chelsea boss that the Premier League is a different beast

When is the FA Cup fourth round draw? Date, time and how to watch
By Steven Chicken published
All the details on when the balls will be drawn following the FA Cup third round as the advancing teams discover their fates

Pep Guardiola casts doubt on Manchester City future with loose commitment admission
By Steven Chicken published
The Manchester City boss shut down talk of a potential exit but acknowledged he will not be at the club forever

Premier League's fifth Champions League spot AT RISK after unexpected country leapfrogs England in rankings
By Steven Chicken published
The Premier League was one of the two leagues to gain the benefit of an extra Champions League place last season

What happened to football on Christmas Day? The lost history of a Victorian tradition
By Steven Chicken last updated
Premier League Football was once as much of a Christmas Day staple as the Queen's speech and pigs in blankets; but was it all festive fun or just a freezing farce? Paul Brown dons his silly hat...

'People have asked: “Why don’t you just leave? Why don’t you go to Saudi? Or back home to Brazil?” One day, I would love for everything to come full circle' - Gabriel Jesus opens up on Arsenal future after over 300 days on the sidelines
By Steven Chicken published
The injury-hit Arsenal forward has just returned to action after a long lay-off and now has his sight set on making history

'You've got half an hour, if you're playing bad I'm taking you off and telling the press why' - Sam Allardyce's brilliant Bolton Wanderers man-management tactic
By Steven Chicken published
Veteran manager Sam Allardyce has revealed a trick he pulled out the bag to deal with a player's poor off-the-field discipline

When is the Premier League cut-off for five yellow cards leading to a suspension? Deadline revealed for at-risk players
By Steven Chicken published
The rule would see any player who receives five Premier League bookings hit with an automatic one-match ban

Which Premier League players are at risk of a five yellow card suspension? Key Manchester City, Liverpool and Newcastle men nearing bans
By Steven Chicken published
There's a long list of Premier League players at risk of picking up an automatic one-match ban if they get another yellow card over the next couple of games

Jonathan Gjoshe set to return to training with Scunthorpe after train knife attack
By Steven Chicken published
The defender was injured in the Huntingdon train knife attack in November

Why Arne Slot's olive branch to Mohamed Salah may not make any difference to his Liverpool future
By Steven Chicken published
The Liverpool manager's decision to drop Mohamed Salah has had an enormous fallout - but even if they can repair their relationship, a transfer exit might still be best for everyone

Is Jean-Philippe Mateta injured this weekend? Premier League injury update on Crystal Palace striker
By Steven Chicken published
The Crystal Palace centre-forward had not missed a game this season before being kept out of Thursday evening's Conference League victory

Last minute Premier League tickets! Five big games with great seat deals available this weekend
By Steven Chicken published
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, why not treat yourself to a bit of Premier League action?
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