
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

England World Cup 2026 squad: Thomas Tuchel's latest squad ahead of the World Cup draw
By Mark White last updated
Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup 2026 squad is shaping up, as the Three Lions prepare for their opponents next summer

Arsenal have a throwback approach - and one stat proves that they could be uncatchable at the top ALREADY
By Steven Chicken published
Chelsea know better than anyone how quickly an excellent start like Arsenal's can unravel - but so far, Mikel Arteta's approach is paying off

Why are Sunday's Premier League kick-off times so weird this weekend?
By Steven Chicken published
The Premier League usually has games at 2pm and 4:30pm on a Sunday, but this weekend features games at noon and 2:05pm

Why Leeds United fans may be denied manager wish once again as Daniel Farke under pressure
By Steven Chicken published
Leeds boss Daniel Farke is under pressure after an underwhelming start to the Premier League season

Last minute Premier League tickets! Five games with seat deals still available this weekend
By Steven Chicken published
There's another round of intriguing top-flight games you can get yourself down to this weekend

Hannah Hampton breaks silence on Mary Earps criticism following big individual honour
By Steven Chicken published
Mary Earps had cited Hannah Hampton's prior 'bad behaviour' as one reason she stepped down from England duty, but the Chelsea stopper has done her talking on the pitch

FIFA World Cup 2026: Dates, fixtures, stadiums, tickets and everything you need to know
By Chris Nee last updated
Join FourFourTwo's World Cup 2026 coverage, as we bring you information and up-to-date news from the tournament

New Premier League financial rules explained as PSR replaced by new Squad Cost Ratio
By Steven Chicken published
The Premier League's controversial Profit & Sustainability Rules will cease at the end of this season, to be replaced by a new set of financial regulations

When are the 2026 World Cup play-offs? Dates, venues and format
By Steven Chicken published
There are still another six places at the World Cup up for grabs

Manchester United have made offer for Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen: report
By Steven Chicken published
Germany international Marc-Andre ter Stegen is said to be looking at a potential January move to ensure he makes it to the World Cup next summer

Manchester City star announces hopes of leaving club for bargain price next summer: report
By Steven Chicken published
Manuel Akanji has found himself out of favour at Manchester City and subsequently sent out on loan

Sunderland want to sign SECOND ex-Arsenal midfielder after Granit Xhaka success
By Steven Chicken published
Newly-promoted Sunderland have taken the Premier League by surprise, and manager Regis Le Bris could look to strengthen again in January

You Ask The Questions: Mauricio Pochettino answers YOUR questions
By Steven Chicken published
You Ask The Questions is back, with Mauricio Pochettino in the hot seat

Liverpool star in talks with Bayern Munich after Real Madrid claims: report
By Steven Chicken published
Liverpool lost Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid this summer, and another key member of their defence could now depart thanks to a domino effect ceated by Los Blancos

Manchester City battling for Bundesliga star, with transfer record about to be broken: report
By Steven Chicken published
Manchester City may have to pay a substantial club record fee to secure the services of one of European football's most in-form youngsters

Is Ismaila Sarr injured this weekend? Premier League injury news
By Steven Chicken published
The Crystal Palace winger was taken off midway through the second half of their Conference League victory over AZ

'When we trained, he had the confidence to try a stepover. The older boys did some old-school treatment on him' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain names Liverpool youngster setting Anfield standard
By Steven Chicken published
Former Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been on both ends of the equation when it comes to dealing with precocious young talents

'We had eight managers in two years - if the fans aren't happy they'll turn up to the training ground and let you know' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on volatile Turkey spell
By Steven Chicken published
Former Arsenal and Liverpool star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain spent the past two seasons playing at Besiktas

Is Iliman Ndiaye injured this weekend? Premier League injury update
By Steven Chicken published
Everton's talismanic Iliman Ndiaye was forced off against Sunderland on Monday evening

Is Mohammed Kudus injured? Premier League injury update
By Steven Chicken published
The Tottenham winger missed Tuesday night's Champions League victory over FC Copenhagen

Is Viktor Gyokeres injured this weekend? Premier League injury update
By Steven Chicken published
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres had to go off at half time against Burnley last weekend and subsequently missed Tuesday evening's victory over Slavia Prague

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim responds to Cristiano Ronaldo: 'We made a lot of mistakes in the past'
By Steven Chicken published
Two-time Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo had delivered a less-than-blistering critique of his former club, prompting manager Ruben Amorim to reply

Manchester United chasing record-breaking wonderkid - but transfer move could get complicated
By Steven Chicken published
Ruben Amorim's side have finally started to find a bit of form but are already looking ahead to future transfer windows (like every other club)
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