
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

KSI succeeds where Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham were left frustrated after Dagenham & Redbridge announcement
By Steven Chicken published
KSI's co-ownership of National League South outfit Dagenham & Redbridge has led to a landmark moment for the league

What is Non-League Day? English lower leagues take spotlight during international break
By Steven Chicken published
Saturday, March 28 marks the annual Non-League Day in England as sides outside the 92 roll out the welcome mat to fans looking for a football fix

'Fabio Capello made me feel unwelcome but the sicko part of me loved it' - Joe Hart on how he got his kicks during early days with England
By Steven Chicken published
The former Manchester City goalkeeper felt he was in an awkward position during Fabio Capello's time in charge of the England side

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By Steven Chicken published
There's a feast of elite European football on offer at the Champions League rolls into the next phase - don't miss out on the action

Marcelo Bielsa could be on verge of sack after England friendly - and before Uruguay head to World Cup
By Steven Chicken published
The iconic manager made a brilliant start as Uruguay boss...but things have all gone pear-shaped over the past two years

Why 2026 FIFA World Cup could be the hottest ever
By Steven Chicken published
The sweltering heat at the Club World Cup in 2025 raised a potential major problem for this summer's big international tournament

How do the 2026 World Cup play-offs work? Dates, venues and format
By Steven Chicken last updated
The 2026 World Cup qualifiers start tonight and there are still another six places up for grabs

Early England v Uruguay team news as forgotten man can revive international career following squad withdrawal
By Steven Chicken published
Arsenal playmaker Eberechi Eze has had to pull out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the March friendlies

Big change made to Community Shield plans for 2026
By Steven Chicken published
The traditional season opener has been moved due to a scheduling clash

Albania World Cup 2026 squad: Sylvinho's latest selection ahead of World Cup qualifying play-offs
By Steven Chicken published
The prospective Albania World Cup 2026 squad will take on Poland and - if successful - either Ukraine or Sweden for a place in North America

Slovakia World Cup 2026 squad: Francesco Calzona's latest selection ahead of World Cup qualifying play-offs
By Steven Chicken published
A potential Slovakia World Cup 2026 squad will take on Kosovo and - if successful - either Turkey or Romania for a place at the tournament

Why York City might just be the unluckiest team in English football - and Jose Mourinho would sympathise
By Steven Chicken published
The Minstermen have lost just three games all season and have scored over a hundred goals... but could still miss out on promotion

Bruno Guimaraes in self-isolation with unusual 'injury' after troubling symptoms following Barcelona trip
By Steven Chicken published
Newcastle United skipper Bruno Guimaraes was unable to watch his side's defeat to Sunderland at the weekend amid transfer speculation

Who are the commentators and pundits on TNT Sports this weekend?
By Mark White last updated
TNT Sports takes you right to the heart of the Premier League action this weekend

England World Cup 2026 squad: Thomas Tuchel's latest squad ahead of the March internationals
By Mark White last updated
Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup 2026 squad is shaping up, as the Three Lions prepare for North America

Who are the commentators and pundits on TNT Sports this week?
By Steven Chicken last updated
TNT Sports is showing the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League last-16 second legs this week

Pep Guardiola puts pressure on Manchester City players to deliver after Real Madrid humiliation with blunt appraisal of title hopes
By Steven Chicken published
The Manchester City boss is staring Champions League elimination in the face and is now concerned the Premier League title race is about to get away from them too

Why Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has ruled out Old Trafford debut for teenage prodigy
By Steven Chicken published
Manchester United academy prospect JJ Gabriel is being touted for big things but there's a reason he's not been fast-tracked into the first team.

Michael Carrick given clear objective for getting permanent Manchester United job
By Steven Chicken published
The Manchester United interim boss has overseen a significant improvement at Old Trafford, but some of his former teammates are still unsure

What Premier League's disastrous week in Europe means for fifth Champions League place
By Steven Chicken published
The two best-performing countries in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League get a coveted fifth Champions League spot

'I’ve never seen anything like it' Harry Redknapp breaks silence on Tottenham Hotspur crisis, amid return links
By Steven Chicken published
79-year-old former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has had his say on the Igor Tudor regime so far and what he expected to come next for the club

Cheltenham Festival: Which horses do Harry Redknapp and Sir Alex Ferguson have at the Gold Cup?
By Steven Chicken published
The two former Premier League managers will each have a horse in the big race on Friday afternoon

Is Daniel Munoz injured for Crystal Palace this weekend?
By Steven Chicken published
The Palace right-back was forced off early on against Tottenham last week and missed Thursday night's Conference League game

Is Cristian Romero available after suspected Spurs concussion?
By Steven Chicken published
Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero clashed heads with teammate Joao Palhinha on Tuesday night, forcing both players to ultimately leave the pitch

Quiz! Can you name every player to win both the Champions League and Europa League?
By Steven Chicken last updated
QUIZ! Alright, so we're going to include the UEFA Cup as well - but we're still going to cut it off at 1992 and the birth of the Champions League, otherwise it's going to get silly
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