
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

'A surreal, dream-like experience' I went to Goodison Park to watch the most bizarre fixture of the season
By Steven Chicken Published
Preston North End and Huddersfield Town met at Everton's former home

'I wasn’t allowed to join Southampton after my loan spell. I could have been part of their rise to the Premier League' Michail Antonio on career-changing transfer that never happened
By Steven Chicken Published
Michail Antonio spent a season on loan at St Mary's but was denied the chance to play a part in their meteoric rise from the third tier

Exclusive: Michail Antonio reflects on how a poor performance delayed his international career
By Steven Chicken Published
Michail Antonio has represented Jamaica since 2021, but could have got his start a lot earlier if one fateful game had gone differently

“Dougie Freedman was blocking my transfers, so I texted him that he wasn't my manager I’d be playing for myself. Within two days I was at West Ham" Michail Antonio on dark arts that got him his Premier League move
By Steven Chicken Published
Michail Antonio spent ten years at West Ham, but had to resort to a bit of hardball to make the move happen

"If my name had been O’Malley, no-one would have questioned me playing for Ireland" Tony Cascarino hits back at tabloid scandal that became pub folklore
By Steven Chicken Published
Tony Cascarino earned 88 caps for the Republic of Ireland, with his eligibility coming under ridiculous scrutiny after he left the international scene

"KSI said, ‘We’re going to get to the Premier League, but It might take 20 years’ - it's not my job to tell him that's not possible” Dagenham & Redbridge chief exec outlines club's ambitious plans
By Steven Chicken Published
Dagenham & Redbridge are hoping to follow Wrexham's lead in shooting up the divisions with Premier League football as their final destination

Liverpool ready to walk away from Bradley Barcola deal and put pressure on PSG transfer
By Steven Chicken Published
PSG forward Bradley Barcola is top of Liverpool's wishlist but they are ready to turn their attentions elsewhere

'English player allowed to play in England' - Aston Villa players poke fun at FIFA as club save millions with legal ruling
By Steven Chicken Published
A Court of Arbitration for Sport hearing has found in favour of Aston Villa, much to the club's relief.

Andoni Iraola must change habit of a lifetime to succeed at Liverpool
By Steven Chicken Published
The new Liverpool boss has been extremely streaky at his previous clubs - but was the issue his style or a lack of resources?

Newcastle United close in on first outfield signing of the Matthias Jaissle era
By Steven Chicken Published
The Al-Alhi manager is expected to arrive at Newcastle any time now and already has his sights set on his first transfer target

Aleksander Ceferin installed as favourite for next FIFA president with Gianni Infantino under fire
By Steven Chicken Published
Whether or not the UEFA president would carry enough capital worldwide is another matter, however

Four more nations come out in support of Gianni Infantino in addition to Qatar and Morocco
By Steven Chicken Published
Football's civil war rumbles on and has taken a twist as several nations hit back at their own confederation's opposition to the FIFA president

Andy Burnham weighs in with strong message against Gianni Infantino row amid FIFA chaos
By Steven Chicken Published
The UK Prime Minister has vented his ire at the 'outrageous' plans of 'the wrong man to lead the organisation'

Will the Women's World Cup 2027 go ahead after FIFA civil war?
By Steven Chicken Published
Plans to bring private investors into the World Cup have prompted fury and boycott threats - but how far-reaching could that be?

Premier League family dynasty continues as Rio Ferdinand's son signs professional terms
By Steven Chicken Published
Tate Ferdinand has worked his way through the academy system and has now penned his first senior contract

Who could replace Gianni Infantino as FIFA president?
By Steven Chicken Published
Gianni Infantino was already under pressure before the announcement of plans to part-privatise the World Cup, which has led to even more scorn

Arsenal in talks with Roc Nation over Vinicius Jr move: report
By Steven Chicken Published
Vinicius Jr has just one year left on his deal at Real Madrid and Arsenal hope to tempt the forward to join them

Matthias Jaissle resigns from Al-Ahli over contractual dispute ahead of Newcastle United talks
By Steven Chicken Published
The Al-Ahli head coach looks set to be become Newcastle United boss following Eddie Howe's departure - and has already handed in his notice

FIFA hit back in early hours over controversial World Cup plans prompts boycott threat
By Steven Chicken Published
FIFA insist they are going to go ahead with their consultation process and that 'nobody is selling football'

Paolo Maldini leads tributes to 'greatest footballer' Franco Baresi after Milan and Italy legend dies aged 66
By Steven Chicken Published
One of the all-time great Franco Baresi has passed away, his former club have confirmed

When will Harry Kane break Peter Shilton's England appearance record?
By Steven Chicken Published
The England captain is just a handful of appearances away from becoming England men's all-time

"I thought about ending my career: I was only 25" Loris Karius opens up about two-year hell after THAT Liverpool vs Real Madrid Champions League final
By Steven Chicken Published
The goalkeeper says he hit 'rock bottom' after committing two major errors in the most high-profile game in European football

Bizarre petition for Argentina to be BANNED from World Cup inexplicably ignored by FIFA
By Steven Chicken Published
No doubt the organisers of the petition are devastated at being ignored, with only massive ad revenue to show for their dumb stunt

Manchester United expected to sign World Cup hero goalkeeper: report
By Steven Chicken Published
Paraguay's Orlando Gill won plaudits for his performances this summer - and that has reportedly put him on Manchester United's radar

'I've seen how you've treated Julian Nagelsmann and Thomas Tuchel - if you don't leave my family alone, I'll quit' - New Germany boss Jurgen Klopp fires warning to media
By Steven Chicken Published
Jurgen Klopp has made his feelings clear to the German media at his first press conference as national team manager
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