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

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

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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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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