Steven Chicken

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

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Why Real Madrid have cancelled Ballon d'Or trip despite having tickets booked

By Steven Chicken published

The club are reported to have confirmed 50 attendees at the Ballon d'Or awards show in Paris but will now not attend

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 07: Lionel Messi of Argentina receives the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012 trophy on January 7, 2013 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

The bizarre rise of the Ballon d'Or: How Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo made it what it is - and why Kylian Mbappe may NEVER win one

By Steven Chicken published

Time was that the Ballon d'Or was a footnote for football nerds; for many fans now, it is the be-all and end-all

Stories
Harry Clarke of Ipswich Town leaves the pitch after being shown a red card following a second yellow card for a foul on Keane Lewis-Potter of Brentford (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Ipswich Town FC at Gtech Community Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Brentford, England.

Is this the worst Premier League debut ever?

By Steven Chicken published

Poor Harry Clarke had a nightmare for Ipswich Town against Brentford after being forced back to action sooner than Kieran McKenna might have liked

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag

Who will be Manchester United's next permanent manager? Clear favourite emerges following Erik ten Hag departure

By Steven Chicken published

The Dutchman has departed Old Trafford after a poor start to the new season, leaving Manchester United to look for a new manager again. Here's the next manager odds in the wake of that

How to watch the 2024 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony

By Steven Chicken published

Two Ballons d'Or will be handed out - one for the men, one for the women - with Jude Bellingham, Rodri, Vinicius Jr and Aitana Bonmati among the contenders

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola 'will' manage national team for next World Cup cycle

By Steven Chicken published

The prospect of Pep Guardiola becoming England manager may not be over despite Thomas Tuchel's appointment

Anfield

Premier League clubs' pre-match anthems

By Steven Chicken published

From You'll Never Walk Alone to Blue Moon, the Premier League is full of iconic songs that get the atmosphere pumping

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Unai Emery of Aston Villa in action during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on August 24, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)

Unai Emery has turned Aston Villa from squad of personalities into a team with personality

By Steven Chicken published

It's not long ago that Aston Villa felt like a decent team with a few star individuals, but in Unai Emery's two years in charge, he has turned them into a real collective

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou

Tottenham eyeing January exit for summer sighing: report

By Steven Chicken published

Tottenham Hotspur could green-light a move for one player only signed over the summer

Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid C.F looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between LOSC Lille and Real Madrid C.F. at Stade Pierre Mauroy on October 02, 2024 in Lille, France.

How to watch Real Madrid v Barcelona live from the UK

By Steven Chicken published

El Clasico will hit our screens on Saturday evening as Real Madrid host Barcelona - here's how and where to tune in

Roberto Carlos in action for Real Madrid against Barcelona and Brazil team-mate Rivaldo in October 2000.

Why is Barcelona vs Real Madrid a rivalry?

By Steven Chicken published

Real Madrid and Barcelona have had a fierce and heated rivalry for over a century

Lauren James #7 of England during the Republic of Ireland V England, UEFA Women's European 2025 Qualifying match at Aviva Stadium on April 9th, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland.

Who are the ITV commentators and pundits for England v Germany?

By Steven Chicken published

England will take on Germany at Wembley in a friendly on Friday evening

Austin MacPhee will join up with Scotland for the first time

Set piece coaches: Here's every club to use them, why they work - and why TWO unlikely clubs have provided so many

By Steven Chicken published

Arsenal, Brentford and Aston Villa have enjoyed success with specialist set piece coaches, while Nottingham Forest and Wolves have quickly ditched the idea

DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates after scoring the 1st goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Ettifaq and Al Nassr at Al Ettifaq Stadium on September 20, 2024 in Ad Dammam, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

Will Cristiano Ronaldo play at the 2025 Club World Cup?

By Steven Chicken published

Lionel Messi looks set to be there after Inter Miami's place at the revamped and expanded summer tournament was confirmed, but what about his great rival?

'The Crown Prince is losing patience' Amanda Staveley's leaked WhatsApp messages suggest Mohammed bin Salman signed off key decisions during the Newcastle United takeover saga, with TV personalities Ant and Dec involved in the push

By Steven Chicken published

The lengths businesswoman Staveley went to to broker a deal between Mike Ashley and the Saudi PIF for the sale of Newcastle United have been revealed

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky attend Marvel Studios' "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" premiere at Dolby Theatre on October 26, 2022 in Hollywood, California.

A$AP Rocky 'committed' to Tranmere Rovers takeover bid alongside Donald Trump's former lawyer

By Steven Chicken published

Sure, makes sense. Tranmere Rovers are reportedly in talks over selling an 80% stake in the club to an investment group that includes the rapper

Matthijs de Ligt of Manchester United with a blooded head during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Brentford FC at Old Trafford on October 19, 2024 in Manchester, England.

Manchester United 'could face charge' over furious coach reaction to Matthijs de Ligt incident

By Steven Chicken published

Manchester United didn't seem to have great cause to be aggrieved after the referee correctly did his job by sending the defender from the field before Brentford scored

Real Madrid new signing, Kylian Mbappe is unveiled at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on July 16, 2024 in Madrid, Spain (Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images) Erling Haaland Manchester City

Could Kylian Mbappe LEAVE Real Madrid? Los Blancos have buyer's remorse over signing the star: report

By Steven Chicken published

The French forward joined the club on a huge-money deal in the summer but Real Madrid are said to be regretting the move

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrating after scoring the second goal against Bologna in the Champions League.

Pretenders or real deal? Liverpool hit sink-or-swim spell as Chelsea set to kick of huge test of title credentials

By Steven Chicken published

Arne Slot has Liverpool top of the table after his first seven Premier League games, but the next few weeks will tell us everything about whether or not they are there to stay

How Chelsea's new badge might look on a shirt

Chelsea unveil new badge that's sure to irritate (or amuse) London rivals

By Steven Chicken published

Chelsea will adopt a new crest and motto later as part of a re-branding effort to mark their 120th anniversary

Phil Foden of England reacts during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Serbia and England at Arena AufSchalke on June 16, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

Why does Phil Foden always wear a bandage on his hand?

By Steven Chicken published

The Manchester City and England star has had his hand bandaged since February 2024

Thomas Tuchel has been appointed the new England manager

Revealed: Verdict in on England's Thomas Tuchel appointment as Gareth Southgate gets 6/10 from FourFourTwo voters

By Steven Chicken published

We asked for your views on the departed and incoming England managers following Thomas Tuchel's appointment as Gareth Southgate's successor

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag

Staggeringly low percentage of fans think Erik ten Hag should STAY at Manchester United

By Steven Chicken published

Erik ten Hag has got Manchester United off to a poor start to the season, prompting speculation about whether they will get rid and who might succeed him

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe

Eddie Howe confirms no contact over England job - as he was potentially priced out of a hire

By Steven Chicken published

The Newcastle United boss was favoured by many to get the England job but he has confirmed he was not interviewed for it

Dele Alli

Why isn't Dele Alli playing football right now?

By Steven Chicken published

Former England international Dele Alli has been away from the game since February 2023

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