
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

Pep Guardiola casts doubt on Manchester City future with loose commitment admission
By Steven Chicken published
The Manchester City boss shut down talk of a potential exit but acknowledged he will not be at the club forever

Premier League's fifth Champions League spot AT RISK after unexpected country leapfrogs England in rankings
By Steven Chicken published
The Premier League was one of the two leagues to gain the benefit of an extra Champions League place last season

What happened to football on Christmas Day? The lost history of a Victorian tradition
By Steven Chicken last updated
Premier League Football was once as much of a Christmas Day staple as the Queen's speech and pigs in blankets; but was it all festive fun or just a freezing farce? Paul Brown dons his silly hat...

'People have asked: “Why don’t you just leave? Why don’t you go to Saudi? Or back home to Brazil?” One day, I would love for everything to come full circle' - Gabriel Jesus opens up on Arsenal future after over 300 days on the sidelines
By Steven Chicken published
The injury-hit Arsenal forward has just returned to action after a long lay-off and now has his sight set on making history

'You've got half an hour, if you're playing bad I'm taking you off and telling the press why' - Sam Allardyce's brilliant Bolton Wanderers man-management tactic
By Steven Chicken published
Veteran manager Sam Allardyce has revealed a trick he pulled out the bag to deal with a player's poor off-the-field discipline

When is the Premier League cut-off for five yellow cards leading to a suspension? Deadline revealed for at-risk players
By Steven Chicken published
The rule would see any player who receives five Premier League bookings hit with an automatic one-match ban

Which Premier League players are at risk of a five yellow card suspension? Key Manchester City, Liverpool and Newcastle men nearing bans
By Steven Chicken published
There's a long list of Premier League players at risk of picking up an automatic one-match ban if they get another yellow card over the next couple of games

Jonathan Gjoshe set to return to training with Scunthorpe after train knife attack
By Steven Chicken published
The defender was injured in the Huntingdon train knife attack in November

Who are the commentators and pundits on TNT Sports this weekend?
By Mark White last updated
Newcastle United welcome Chelsea to St James' Park in the early kick-off this weekend

Who are the commentators and pundits on Sky Sports this weekend?
By Chris Nee last updated
Sky Sports will have live games on offer on Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday night

Why Arne Slot's olive branch to Mohamed Salah may not make any difference to his Liverpool future
By Steven Chicken published
The Liverpool manager's decision to drop Mohamed Salah has had an enormous fallout - but even if they can repair their relationship, a transfer exit might still be best for everyone

Is Jean-Philippe Mateta injured this weekend? Premier League injury update on Crystal Palace striker
By Steven Chicken published
The Crystal Palace centre-forward had not missed a game this season before being kept out of Thursday evening's Conference League victory

Last minute Premier League tickets! Five big games with great seat deals available this weekend
By Steven Chicken published
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, why not treat yourself to a bit of Premier League action?

Is Daniel Munoz injured this weekend? Premier League injury update on Crystal Palace full-back
By Steven Chicken published
Right-back Daniel Munoz has missed Crystal Palace's past two games with a knee injury and Oliver Glasner has provided a timeline for his recovery

Liverpool make decision on Mohamed Salah returning this weekend, following meeting: report
By Steven Chicken published
Arne Slot's Liverpool will host Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday - but will Mohamed Salah be involved?

Is Declan Rice available this weekend? Premier League fitness update on Arsenal midfielder
By Steven Chicken published
The Arsenal and England midfielder missed the Gunner's Champions League game in midweek through illness

Is Jurrien Timber injured this weekend? Premier League injury update on Arsenal defender
By Steven Chicken published
Arsenal have had a rotating cast of players on the injury list this season with Jurrien Timber the latest to miss out

England's March international fixtures: Kick-off times, dates and how to watch England vs Uruguay and England vs Japan
By Steven Chicken published
England will face Uruguay and Japan in friendlies at Wembley in the March international break as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup

Thomas Frank said Tottenham wouldn't make his life better - does he wish he had followed his own advice?
By Steven Chicken published
As he prepares to face his former club Brentford, Thomas Frank is already under pressure less than six months into the job at Tottenham

Arne Slot's man management questioned after Liverpool outcast treatment
By Steven Chicken published
The Liverpool manager admits he has not been in touch with a struggling out-on-loan star

Why Donald Trump is speaking at 2026 World Cup draw
By Steven Chicken published
US president Donald Trump will be granted the stage for what is supposed to be a couple of minutes as the World Cup group stage draw is made on Friday

Last minute Premier League tickets! Five big games with seat deals still available this weekend
By Steven Chicken published
At a loose end this weekend? It's not too late to get yourself down to a Premier League game

Is Newcastle's Sandro Tonali injured this weekend? Premier League injury update
By Steven Chicken published
Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali was unable to complete Newcastle's 2-2 draw with Tottenham in midweek

'Leaving Liverpool was easy' Summer departure and World Cup hopeful has no regrets over Anfield exit
By Steven Chicken published
Liverpool academy graduate Caoimhin Kelleher departed the club for Brentford in the summer

England and Scotland's dream World Cup draws: How to get the kindest group stage possible
By Steven Chicken last updated
England and Scotland will be hoping for the kindest World Cup 2026 group stage draw possible with some permutations making it less straightforward than just picking the lowest-ranked possible sides in each pot
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