
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

David Beckham and Ronaldo set to compete at Commonwealth Games
By Steven Chicken Published
In a way, and by that we mean 'not at all really, but go with it, it's amusing enough'

Manchester City could make THREE €100m+ signings this summer
By Steven Chicken Published
Enzo Maresca has already received significant backing from Manchester City this summer with the spending set to continue

Bruno Guimaraes Arsenal transfer saga set to take inevitable twist
By Steven Chicken Published
Arsenal look set to finally make their move for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, but there is still time for some late drama

Where are the next Euros? All the Euro 2028 stadiums
By Steven Chicken Last updated
Four countries will share hosting duties when Euro 2028 rolls around

World Cup 2026 Latest Scores and Fixtures: Spain beat Argentina 1-0
By Kedar Bayley, Chris Nee, Steven Chicken Last updated
After beating Argentina 1-0 in the tournament's final, Spain are the 2026 World Cup Champions

Spain vs Argentina LIVE: Spain celebrate World Cup final triumph after Ferran Torres hits winner against ten-man Argentina
By James Andrew, Joe Donnohue, Kedar Bayley, Steven Chicken Last updated
The champions of Europe meet the champions of South America in New York/New Jersey

World Cup Golden Boot race: Who is the tournament's top scorer?
By Kedar Bayley, Steven Chicken, Matthew Ketchell, Chris Nee Last updated
The 2026 World Cup Golden Boot will be a major addition to anyone's resume, superstar or not – so who is currently leading the race?

Who is out of the World Cup?
By Jakob Barnes, Steven Chicken Last updated
The semi finals are over and there are just two teams remaining at this year's World Cup

Argentina 3-1 Switzerland AET highlights: Lionel Messi and co book place in World Cup semi-final
By Steven Chicken, Joe Donnohue, James Andrew Last updated
Lionel Messi and Argentina face Switzerland in the last of four 2026 World Cup quarter-finals

Is Lionel Messi going to retire after the World Cup?
By Steven Chicken Published
The greatest player of all time has nothing left to prove after winning it all and will be 42 by the time the competition next rolls around

Four England players at risk of semi-final suspension
By Steven Chicken Published
Five players in Thomas Tuchel's squad will be keen to avoid getting carded against Norway

Could Erling Haaland have played for England?
By Steven Chicken Last updated
Since the Norwegian star was actually born in Leeds, it’s wild to imagine an alternate reality where Haaland is wearing an England shirt and leading the attack for the Three Lions

How many Dan Burns is Miami Stadium above sea level?
By Steven Chicken Published
This is now apparently the standard unit of measurement for altitude at this World Cup

Where was Erling Haaland born?
By Steven Chicken Published
We can practically hear the answer being yelled from the direction of West Yorkshire

Incredible Erling Haaland goalscoring record strikes fear into England fans
By Steven Chicken Published
We all know how good Erling Haaland is, but even by his own standards, his record for Norway is absolute filth

Unexpected England weather advantage over Erling Haaland and Norway revealed
By Steven Chicken Published
All the talk ahead of England's trip to Mexico was about conditions being against them - but might they have the edge in Miami?

What is Erling Haaland goals record against England defenders Ezri Konsa and Marc Guehi?
By Steven Chicken Published
England need to find a way to nullify the Norway striker in Saturday evening's World Cup quarter-final

USA vs Belgium prediction as World Cup quarter-final awaits for victors
By Steven Chicken Last updated
Will home advantage count in America's favour once again in the round of 16?

'He's in a bit of bother' - Unused substitute Jordan Henderson taken off on stretcher after England's post-match celebrations in Mexico
By Steven Chicken Published
The England midfielder was carried from the field after

'One of England's greatest performances' - Ten-man England hailed for spirited victory in hostile Mexico
By Steven Chicken Published
Thomas Tuchel's side held on for a 3-2 victory in an absolutely thrilling encounter at Estadio Azteca

'I know what he was going through in that dressing room, it's such a horrible feeling' - Wayne Rooney offers unique perspective on Jarell Quansah's England red card against Mexico
By Steven Chicken Published
The former England captain knows exactly what it's like to be dismissed in a crucial World Cup knockout game

'As soon as I saw the replay, my heart was in my mouth' Controversial Mexico penalty decision splits England opinion
By Steven Chicken Published
Alan Shearer felt Mexico should not have been awarded a spot kick, but the referee and two of his colleagues disagreed

'This is an absolute belter of a game, I wish I was in that stadium' Joe Hart laments BBC's Salford studio after pulsating first half of Mexico vs England
By Steven Chicken Published
Estadio Azteca was in fine form in a deeply compelling first 45 minutes of World Cup round of 16 action
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