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

Kylian Mbappe player-cam backfires as Real Madrid shown just how badly forward got it wrong with costly error
By Steven Chicken published
Broadcasters would have hoped to be able to capture moments of magic from Kylian Mbappe on his La Liga debut and got a big mistake instead

'There is only shame. Today my heart is bleeding' - Antonio Conte typically measured in face of Napoli defeat
By Steven Chicken published
The former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur boss has made his feeling clear about Napoli's position this summer and went even further after they lost 3-0 on the opening day

Arsenal icon Thierry Henry in shock resignation, citing personal reasons
By Steven Chicken published
The former Arsenal forward has resigned from his post in the French national setup

Just like being there: Bar showing Premier League games on enormous big-screen simulates stadium experience of Manchester United vs Fulham better than anything we've EVER seen
By Steven Chicken published
Is this the future of watching sport when you can't get to the stadium yourself?

FA Cup dates 2024/25: When each round will be played and when each league enters
By Steven Chicken last updated
Club football's oldest competition will build towards the Wembley final with plenty of twists and turns along the way

PSG to turn to one of League One's most expensive players ever as shock Kylian Mbappe replacement: report
By Steven Chicken published
Paris Saint-Germain are looking to someone who's done it on a cold night at Stoke in their bid to replace Kylian Mbappe

Ranked! The 20 best Premier League defenders ever
By Steven Chicken published
The best Premier League defenders ever? Getting it down to 20 was tough enough, let alone putting them in order....

Ed Sheeran buys Ipswich Town stake as changes made to club board
By Steven Chicken published
The most famous fan of newly-promoted Premier League club Ipswich Town has invested in the club

Manchester City backed for relegation by 65 PER CENT of bets
By Steven Chicken published
Manchester City face a hearing on 115 counts of breaching Premier League financial rules, leading punters to speculate they might end up so severely punished they go down

Manchester United report: Sensational Jadon Sancho deal lined up with Chelsea
By Steven Chicken published
Jadon Sancho publicly fell out with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag last season, and Chelsea are said to be keen to take him off their hands

'I can absolutely see Ruud van Nistelrooy filling Erik ten Hag’s shoes someday, and it makes you wonder if that is part of the reason behind employing him at Manchester United': Former Red Devils star predicts managerial change
By Steven Chicken published
The former Manchester United striker has re-joined the club as part of Erik ten Hag's coaching staff

Manchester City staff ‘unsure’ Pep Guardiola will continue as manager
By Steven Chicken published
Pep Guardiola has dropped hints in both directions about his future with his contract set to expire at the end of the season

La Liga planning game in United States ‘as soon as possible’ - with Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid touted as potential fixture
By Steven Chicken published
Talk of taking European league fixtures to the USA have rattled around for years, with the two Spanish clubs said to be keen to make that a reality

Fantasy Premier League: How do you score points in FPL?
By Steven Chicken published
New to Fantasy Premier League or just unsure how the points are awarded? We explain all

Chelsea to offer Romelu Lukaku and one other in swap deal for Victor Osimhen: report
By Steven Chicken published
Napoli centre-forward Victor Osimhen has attracted plenty of transfer rumours over the summer, with claims of a proposed Chelsea deal now in the offing

Alan Shearer tips Arsenal to beat Manchester City to Premier League title...if they make one key signing
By Steven Chicken published
The Premier League's all-time top scorer has delivered his predicted table for the 2024/25 season

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has incredible trophy-to-games record
By Steven Chicken published
Dani Carvajal has won a trophy every 16 games for Real Madrid after helping them lift the European Super Cup

Brazilian Ballon d'Or winner's son set for sensational move to Championship side
By Steven Chicken published
Ronaldinho's son Joao Mendes has made the move to Turf Moor after departing Barcelona

England managerial target makes shock decision on future
By Steven Chicken published
Mauricio Pochettino had been considered a potential candidate to succeed Gareth Southgate as England boss

Footage of Vincent Kompany's foul-mouthed Burnley training pitch rant emerges
By Steven Chicken published
The now-Bayern Munich boss was caught on camera yelling at Johann Berg Gudmundsson in a Burnley training session last season

Season ticket holder turns up to game to find his seat does not exist
By Steven Chicken published
A Gillingham supporter took to social media after turning up to his side's season opener to find his seat was missing

Why do Manchester City have a weird font in their shirts in the cup this season - and why can't they wear it in the Premier League?
By Steven Chicken published
Noel Gallagher provided handwriting samples for the names and numbers on this year's Manchester City shirts

Liverpool hopeful of major signing, following Arne Slot phone call: report
By Steven Chicken published
Liverpool are yet to make a signing in the Arne Slot era, with the season beginning this weekend

'You don’t have to read between the lines to see what’s happened: some people didn’t see eye to eye at the end' - Jamie Carragher gives theory around Jurgen Klopp departure and why Arne Slot is no David Moyes
By Steven Chicken published
Manchester United have never been able replace Sir Alex Ferguson's influence, but Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool may avoid that following Jurgen Klopp's departure
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