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
Why are Rangers playing at Hampden Park?
By Steven Chicken published
Rangers will play the first few weeks of the new Premiership season away from their Ibrox home
The death of the Saturday 3pm kick-off or brave new world? EFL enters Sky Sports+ era with massive implications for fans
By Steven Chicken published
The new big-money deal with Sky Sports means we're getting tonnes more EFL football on our screens... and a different-looking schedule
Bournemouth angry with Tottenham Hotspur, following Dominic Solanke sale
By Steven Chicken published
Bournemouth will pull in a club-record fee for the striker's services but are reportedly unhappy about how it has come about
David De Gea set to finally join new club over a year after leaving Manchester United
By Steven Chicken published
Goalkeeper David De Gea has been without a club since departing Manchester United at the end of the 2022/23 season
Arsenal star primed for big exit, paving way for new buy: report
By Steven Chicken published
Arsenal are busy in the transfer market, firming up their squad ahead of the season's start
Manchester City in talks over surprising Julian Alvarez replacement: report
By Steven Chicken published
Manchester City centre-forward Julian Alvarez looks set to depart for Atletico Madrid, with Pep Guardiola getting creative to replace him
Champions League gets new look to go along with new format
By Steven Chicken published
The Champions League is all change this campaign - and has been given a bit of a visual refresh
Late referee change for Manchester United vs Manchester City Wembley showdown
By Steven Chicken published
The FA have had to make a change of referee for Saturday's Manchester derby in the Community Shield
Brazilian legend set for big farewell after fears of career ended in tears
By Steven Chicken published
The Olympic women's football final looks set to be the final game for icon Marta
Manchester United in extraordinary midfield transfer hijack: report
By Steven Chicken published
'Ball-breaking' Manchester United are going all out to sign a French superstar
Liverpool moving for Euro 2024 superstar to become Arne Slot's first buy: report
By Steven Chicken published
Liverpool manager Arne Slot is yet to make a signing this summer - but that could be about to change
Manchester United PSR exception explained to upset Everton and Nottingham Forest fans
By Steven Chicken published
Premier League clubs can only post three-year losses of up to £105m but Manchester United were given an exceptional allowance of £40m
The story of Chelsea's tumultuous summer: Thrashings, high-profile sales and manager complaints
By Steven Chicken published
Even for a club as... up and down as Chelsea, it's been quite the noisy summer at Stamford Bridge, and not all for good reasons
‘I don’t remember fracturing my skull – the last memory I have is the handshake’ - Petr Cech on horror injury
By Steven Chicken published
EXCLUSIVE The former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper played more than half his career in protective headgear after his skull was fractured
‘I thought we’d win the Champions League when I saved Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty in Moscow – I jumped up, but it took me a few seconds to realise John Terry missed’: Chelsea legend Petr Cech recalls 2008 heartbreak
By Steven Chicken published
INTERVIEW Petr Cech's save was the difference between Manchester United and Chelsea in the Champions League final going into the tenth kick...
The eye-watering amount Chelsea have spent on goalkeepers since selling Thibaut Courtois in 2018
By Steven Chicken published
Chelsea still haven't nailed down a permanent replacement for Thibaut Courtois in the six years since he left for Real Madrid
Olympics 2024: What would a men's Team GB football side look like?
By Steven Chicken last updated
Team GB doesn't enter a men's team to the Olympic games - but if it did, it might look a little like this...
‘We made a bigger offer than Real Madrid for Gareth Bale’: David Moyes reveals Manchester United attempted to break world transfer record for Welshman
By Steven Chicken published
David Moyes had an unhappy and short spell as Manchester United manager, hampered in part by a poor summer's business
Manchester City punished by Premier League for little-known rule
By Steven Chicken published
Pep Guardiola's side were repeatedly late for kick-offs and restarts over the past two seasons
Angel Di Maria ditches Argentina return plans after terrifying pig's head death threat against his daughter
By Steven Chicken published
The veteran winger had intended to finish his career with hometown club Rosario Central, where he started his career
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