Steven Chicken

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

Liverpool manager Arne Slot

Liverpool set to agree contract terms on two key players: report

By Steven Chicken published

Liverpool have numerous players in or close to the end of their existing deals and have work to do to get them signed up to new deals

Fans gather outside Gigg Lane Stadium the home of Bury Football Club who have been expelled from the English Football League (EFL) on August 28, 2019 in Bury, England. After an historic membership of 125 years the EFL have expelled Bury FC after a buyer for the club was not secured.

English team pull out of European competition citing fixture congestion

By Steven Chicken published

A pile-up of cup games and difficulties finding a date have led to the withdrawal

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The City fans celebrate after Yaya Toure of Manchester City scored the opening goal during the FA Cup sponsored by E.ON semi final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on April 16, 2011 in London, England.

Manchester City 'celebrating' victory after court win over Premier League

By Steven Chicken published

Is this Day 1 of Manchester City and Newcastle United having a huge dominance over the Premier League?

Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker's potential Match of the Day successors after host teases his 'last show'

By Steven Chicken published

The BBC have a number of capable talents who could fill Gary Lineker's shoes if he leaves Match of the Day

Nottingham Forest squad for 2024/25 NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Nuno Espirito Santo, the Nottingham Forest manager looks on during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at City Ground on August 31, 2024 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

A quiet revolution has changed Nottingham Forest - and no one even noticed

By Steven Chicken published

You wouldn't know it from their results last season, but Nottingham Forest were laying the groundwork for the solid performances we have seen from them so far this campaign

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) speaks with Britain's Prince George of Wales (C) and Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales ahead of the UEFA Euro 2024 final football match between Spain and England at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on July 14, 2024.

Why does Prince William support Aston Villa?

By Steven Chicken published

The heir to the throne has been there for plenty of big moments at Villa Park down the years

Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts prior to a game against the Orlando City SC at Chase Stadium on March 02, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

MLS fans unhappy as Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 'set to be confirmed' for 2025 Club World Cup

By Steven Chicken published

Inter Miami have ensured they will finish this season top of the MLS table, leading to reports they are set to be confirmed for the Club World Cup

Alisson of Liverpool gestures during the Premier League match between Brentford and Liverpool at the Gtech Community Stadium in London, United Kingdom on 2 January, 2023.

'Alisson struggles a bit with his feet - there are a few mistakes that you don’t see from Ederson': Peter Schmeichel weighs in on Alisson v Ederson debate with two other Premier League goalkeepers now challenging

By Steven Chicken published

As one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, former Manchester United and Denmark stopper Peter Schmeichel's opinion carries some weight

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Eugenio Guarascio, chairman of Cosenza, looks on prior to kick-off in the Serie B match between Cosenza and UC Sampdoria at Stadio San Vito on February 23, 2024 in Cosenza, Italy.

The classic tournament that could be returning after proposal floated

By Steven Chicken published

The Anglo-Italian Cup is fondly remembered, but went away for good reason. Could a Champions League for second-tier clubs possibly be a goer?

Manchester United new manager odds as favourites to replace Erik ten Hag outlined

By Steven Chicken last updated

Another poor start to the season by Manchester United means the pressure is only building even further on Erik ten Hag

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Jose Mourinho makes some wild attempts to cause controversy as Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Fenerbahce manager including fighting Arsene Wenger

Jose Mourinho's wildest moments, from touchline fracas to calculated press conferences

By Steven Chicken published

The former Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur boss has had more than his share of dramatic incidents over the years

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during a training session at London Colney on July 03, 2023 in St Albans, England.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta: 'I'd be very thick' not to learn from Manchester City games

By Steven Chicken published

The Arsenal boss has lamented his side's growing queue outside the physio room but has singled out two players' form as positives

General view of Milan's San Siro stadium in 1990.

Why has the San Siro been stripped of hosting Champions League final?

By Steven Chicken published

The 2027 Champions League final had been scheduled to be held in Milan, but UEFA have decided to go in a different direction

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Everton squad for 2024/25 PRESTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 03: Sean Dyche, Manager of Everton, looks on prior to the pre-season friendly match between Preston North End and Everton at Deepdale on August 03, 2024 in Preston, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

Everton boss Sean Dyche facing sack, with former Chelsea boss eyed up: report

By Steven Chicken published

Roma owners the Friedkin Group are going through the approvals process after agreeing a deal to buy a majority stake in Everton - and may fancy their own gaffer in the dugout

Roma President Dan Friedkin poses with trophy after the UEFA Conference League final match between AS Roma and Feyenoord at Arena Kombetare on May 25, 2022 in Tirana, Albania.

Transfer splurges, Serie A stasis and Jose Mourinho: What Everton's potential new owners have done at Roma

By Steven Chicken published

Everton owners Farhad Moshiri has agreed terms on a potential sale to Roma owners the Freidkin Group. What might lay ahead for the Premier League club?

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Max Kruse (2.R) of Germany celebrates with team mates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group D qualifying match between Germany and Georgia at Stadium Leipzig on October 11, 2015 in Leipzig, Germany.

German international hotshot plying trade in German NINTH tier

By Steven Chicken published

Imagine calling time on your professional career - but finding the time to appear in the German district leagues just a year later

Wrexham v Grimsby Town – Vanarama National League – Semi Final – The Racecourse Ground

Wrexham owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds in talks to buy ANOTHER Welsh team

By Steven Chicken published

Hollywood owners of Wrexham Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds are now weighing up new a venture in Cardiff

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min gestures during the pre-season friendly match against Bayern Munich, August 2024

'No real quality at all': Alan Shearer calls on Tottenham captain Son Heung-min to lead improvement following Arsenal defeat

By Steven Chicken published

Tottenham Hotspur have had an indifferent start to the new Premier League season, most recently losing at home to Arsenal

Champions League goalscorer, Zeno Debast

The Champions League goal of the season competition is already over

By Steven Chicken published

More like Zeno De-BLAST, right?

Anthony Taylor

Referee Anthony Taylor taken out of Premier League spotlight after death threats

By Steven Chicken published

Anthony Taylor set a new Premier League record by dishing out 16 yellow cards in Saturday's encounter between Bournemouth and Chelsea

Amadou Onana of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between BSC Young Boys and Aston Villa FC at Stadion Wankdorf on September 17, 2024 in Bern, Switzerland.

Why Aston Villa had to change their shirts for the Champions League - with Celtic set to follow

By Steven Chicken published

UEFA shirt regulations mean clubs need to be wary about what they display on their kits while playing in Europe

'No, no and no' Ange Postecoglou's position at Tottenham Hotspur spelt out after loss to Arsenal

By Steven Chicken published

Tottenham Hotspur have made a tepid start to the new Premier League season after a poor end to the last campaign

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EA Sports FC 25 soundtrack

The EA Sports FC 25 soundtrack in full: Billie Eilish, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Charli xcx Coldplay and St Vincent feature

By Steven Chicken published

The latest annual release of the former FIFA will be released in September and the soundtrack has already been unveiled

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Cristiano Ronaldo poses with his FIFA World Player of the Year trophy alongside Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson in January 2009.

Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo credited with a £190m DROP in the club's valuation

By Steven Chicken published

Cristiano Ronaldo's critical interview about the state of Manchester United precipitated a steep drop in their stock price

Brazil's Vinicius Junior tilts his head reacting to the crowd at his team's Copa America 2024 match against Colombia.

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Brazil among big names who could miss out

By Steven Chicken published

Qualification is already underway in most confederations to see which 45 sides will join Canada, Mexico and the USA at the next World Cup

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