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

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

Puma Manchester City fourth kit 2024/25

The Puma Manchester City fourth kit 2024/25 has dropped - inspired and designed by Oasis star Noel Gallagher - and it's stunning

By Steven Chicken published

The Puma Manchester City fourth kit 2024/25 celebrates the 30th anniversary of Definitely Maybe - complete with input from Noel Gallagher

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: General view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on May 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

New Chelsea stadium touted, with £500m Earl's Court proposal made

By Steven Chicken published

Chelsea have faced difficulty redeveloping Stamford Bridge to a larger capacity and have been on the lookout for a new site for years

Matthijs de Ligt of the Netherlands at Euro 2024

German media hit back at 'Dutch Maguire' Matthijs de Ligt, following 'explosive' Bayern Munich dig after Manchester United move

By Steven Chicken published

Things have got a bit petty over in Germany after Matthijs de Ligt explained what attracted him to Manchester United

England interim boss Lee Carsley

Is Lee Carsley being soft-launched as permanent England boss?

By Steven Chicken published

COMMENT Interim England boss Lee Carsley has stepped up from his successes with England under-21s. Does that qualify him for the job... particularly given the alternatives?

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Liverpool squad for 2024/25 LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Darwin Nunez of Liverpool during the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool and Las Palmas at Anfield on August 11, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Pressure building on Liverpool star Darwin Nunez exit, as former Red touts the 'major difference' between Uruguayan and Erling Haaland

By Steven Chicken published

Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez is yet to start a game this season, playing exclusively from the bench

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca

Chelsea looking to offload star in the coming WEEK, as Blues get ruthless: report

By Steven Chicken published

The English transfer window closed at the end of August but trading can still be done in a handful of European countries

Harry Kane celebrates after scoring for England against the Netherlands in the semi-finals of Euro 2024.

Harry Kane closing in on all-time England caps record - but when can he break it?

By Steven Chicken published

Harry Kane is set to win his 100th England cap, which would leave him another 26 go to go break the men's record

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Author David Peace next to a super-imposed image of his new book Munichs

'It was written to continue the conversation with my dad' David Peace, author of the Damned United explains the inspiration behind his new book 'Munichs'

By Steven Chicken published

The acclaimed, prize-winning author's latest novel focuses on Manchester United and the 1958 Munich air disaster

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina's captain and forward Lionel Messi holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy upon arrival at Ezeiza International Airport after winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup tournament in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires province, Argentina on December 20, 2022. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP) (Photo by LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Dates, fixtures, stadiums, tickets and everything you need to know

By Steven Chicken published

Join FourFourTwo's World Cup 2026 coverage, as we bring you information and up-to-date news from the tournament

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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is once again facing questions over his future

Manchester United face legal battle over signing of Arsenal starlet as new arrival announced: report

By Steven Chicken published

Arsenal let prolific forward Chido Obi depart this summer and Manchester United are said to be keen, but face obstacles to his signing

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DORTMUND, GERMANY - AUGUST 10: Emiliano Buendia of Aston Villa looks on during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa at Signal Iduna Park on August 10, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Mario Hommes/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)

Champions League star bags brace... in Football League Trophy

By Steven Chicken published

The two competitions could barely be further apart in profile but Premier League clubs' involvement makes it possible

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Premier League logo alongside the Leicester City crest

Does Leicester City's appeal success spell the end for PSR in the Premier League?

By Steven Chicken published

OPINION By the Premier League's own admission, PSR and the integrity of the competition have now been undermined

OPINION
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: The official Leicester City badge ahead of the Premier League match between Leicester City and Arsenal FC at The King Power Stadium on February 25, 2023 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images)

Why Leicester City have avoided PSR punishment after Premier League appeal

By Steven Chicken published

Leicester City appealed against Premier League charges of an alleged PSR breach and were successful

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United, shows dejection, following the teams defeat to Liverpool during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford on September 01, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Ranking every Premier League team's summers: Transfers, managerial changes and results so far

By Steven Chicken published

The Premier League season is still young and there's time for a few on this list to make us look a bit stupid, but here's how it looks to us as it stands

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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Players of Chelsea prepare to enter a huddle prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester City FC at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

When are Premier League squads finalised? Everything you need to know following closure of transfer window

By Steven Chicken published

Premier League squads are set to be finalised now the summer transfer window has closed

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England captain Harry Kane looks on during the Euro 2024 quarter-final match against Switzerland

What changes have been made for the Nations League? Everything you need to know

By Steven Chicken published

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will all have more on the line in this season's edition of the Nations League

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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 07: Leandro Trossard celebrates scoring Arsenal's 2nd goal with Gabriel Magalhaes and his team mates during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Emirates Stadium on August 07, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Premier League star subject of stunning bid from Saudi Arabia, just hours before transfer deadline: report

By Steven Chicken published

The Saudi transfer window remains open until 10pm UK time on Monday night, giving one more opportunity for Premier League players to secure big moves

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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag

Manchester United's Erik ten Hag at top of bookies' list for next Premier League boss to be sacked

By Steven Chicken published

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag got a reprieve following last season's FA Cup win but the pressure is back on again after their three-goal defeat to Liverpool

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The Champions League draw

Champions League draw LIVE: Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa learn their UCL opponents for the league phase

By Steven Chicken last updated

It's the Champions League draw live, as the competition's first-ever league phase fixtures are revealed

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The studio for the 2024/25 Champions League draw in Monaco

Who is Pedro Pinto? Champions League draw host in profile

By Steven Chicken published

Portuguese-American journalist Pedro Pinto will host the 2024/25 Champions League draw

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The UEFA Champions League trophy is displayed during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 play-off round draw at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, 7 August 2023.

What are the pots for the 2024/25 Champions League draw?

By Steven Chicken published

We've got a new kind of draw to get used to, but there are still seedings involved for the 36 Champions League sides

Cristiano Ronaldo with a cracked Saudi Pro League logo

The Collapse of the Saudi Pro League? Why so many big names are rejecting a big pay-day in Saudi Arabia

By Steven Chicken published

The Saudi Pro League is repeatedly linked with big name players in or near their prime, but very few are actually going

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