
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

'There is something up with that football' Joe Hart reveals World Cup Trionda theory behind strange Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi phenomenon
By Steven Chicken published
Kylian Mbappe's 25 yarder against Iraq was just the latest powerful long ranger to beat a keeper who looked like he could have saved it

Liverpool told to push boat out to sign 'really talented' breakout World Cup transfer Yan Diomande as Mohamed Salah replacement
By Steven Chicken published
The Egyptian's departure has left Andoni Iraola's options on the wings looking rather thin

Who are the ITV commentators, pundits and presenters for New Zealand vs Egypt?
By Steven Chicken published
ITV have the UK broadcast rights for a clash that could be decisive in the final shape of the Group G table

Who is the referee for New Zealand vs Egypt?
By Steven Chicken published
It's all still to play for in a wide-open Group G

Uruguay vs Cape Verde prediction: Can World Cup debutants pull off another shock?
By Steven Chicken published
Both sides drew their opening games, which it's fair to say they had very different feelings about

Who are the BBC commentators, pundits and presenter for Spain vs Saudi Arabia?
By Steven Chicken published
The Group H encounter from Atlanta will be beamed to your device of choice straight from Atlanta. And Salford.

Spain vs Saudi Arabia prediction as European champions look to achieve lift-off
By Steven Chicken published
Spain's goalless draw against Cape Verde was the surprise of the tournament so far, and Saudi Arabia will be hoping to make things difficult again

Who is the referee for Spain vs Saudi Arabia?
By Steven Chicken published
An official with a Copa America final under his belt will take charge of the World Cup Group H encounter

Giant Czech flag swallows World Cup staff member after national anthems
By Steven Chicken published
One unfortunate member of the crew working the Czech Republic vs South Korea game found themselves pointed and laughed at, Nelson Muntz style

Who are the BBC commentators and pundits for Tunisia vs Japan?
By Steven Chicken published
There's plenty on the line in Group F in the last game of Saturday's World Cup action

Why ITV aren't showing adverts during World Cup hydration breaks
By Steven Chicken published
Broadcasters around the world are taking the opportunity to make an extra bit of sweet sweet ad revenue - but not ITV

Who is the referee for Ecuador vs Curacao?
By Steven Chicken published
The battle to join Germany in qualifying from Group E sees two sides who lost their opening game do battle

Who is the referee for United States vs Australia? The official is alleged to have accepted a €300 bribe and served a six month ban 20 years ago
By Steven Chicken published
Group D continues with both sides looking to build on winning starts to the World Cup

Why BBC and ITV refuse to air the World Cup final half-time show
By Steven Chicken published
Madonna, Shakira and BTS are headlining the mid-game extravaganza - but the UK broadcasters do not intend to show it

PSG and Morocco full-back Achraf Hakimi to stand trial on rape charges after appeal turned down
By Steven Chicken published
The Morocco captain has been unsuccessful in an appeal in the French appeal court

Christian Pulisic injury update as Mauricio Pochettino keeps Australia guessing with his plans for the forward
By Steven Chicken published
Will Christian Pulisic play today after shining against Paraguay in the USA's opening game but exiting at halftime

United States vs Australia prediction as clash of styles sets stage for intriguing encounter
By Steven Chicken published
Mauricio Pochettino's side will be looking to remain in winning ways on home soil, but Australia have shown how strong they can be

The greatest World Cup diving headers of all time
By Steven Chicken published
The diving header is a rare art, but they can be a thing of real beauty when they come off

Drama around Portugal World Cup squad as Cristiano Ronaldo criticism proves divisive
By Steven Chicken published
41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo was ineffective in his side's 1-1 draw with DR Congo, but some people have not wanted to hear that

Ismael Kone injury update as Qatar player Assim Madibo visits Canada midfielder following leg break
By Steven Chicken published
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone suffered an appalling injury during his side's 6-0 victory over Qatar

Lionel Messi's final World Cup squad: Every player selected for Argentina's 2026 title defence
By Martin Mazur, Steven Chicken, Isaac Stacey Stronge, Ewan Gennery, Matthew Ketchell last updated
Lionel Messi will play in his final FIFA World Cup this summer - here are the teammates hoping to win back-to-back titles

France vs Senegal prediction as old foes set for World Cup battle
By Steven Chicken published
A famous fixture from World Cup history will get a sequel as the 2022 runners-up take on Senegal

Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for France vs Senegal?
By Steven Chicken published
The BBC will bring UK viewers coverage of the first of Tuesday night's games as two old foes renew their acquaintance

World Cup day five highlights: Cape Verde humble Spain, water break frustration, work ahead for Marcelo Bielsa and groups shaping up nicely
By Steven Chicken published
One of the most memorable games of the whole World Cup took place on Monday, and there was plenty to talk about across the four games
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