
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

Tottenham Hotspur eyeing new sporting director as relegation fears grow
By Steven Chicken published
Tottenham are just a point outside the relegation zone and want somebody new to oversee an under-performing squad

Lionel Messi applauds Donald Trump's Iran rant, as Inter Miami smile for photo op
By Steven Chicken published
The Argentinian and his teammates saw no problem with making a trip to the White House despite everything

Expanding the Championship play-offs may not achieve what Premier League hopefuls think
By Steven Chicken published
The National League has been operating a six-team play-off for the past eight seasons, and there are cautionary lessons for Championship clubs to learn

Tottenham Hotspur boss Igor Tudor speaks out on Tottenham exit, following questions after third straight defeat
By Steven Chicken published
Tottenham Hotspur are yet to pick up a point under Igor Tudor thus far

'Manchester United offered more money to buy me, and offered a player. Daniel Levy didn't want to sell me to a rival, but my heart was set anyway' Gareth Bale explains why proposed Manchester United transfer never happened
By Steven Chicken published
Gareth Bale was one of the best players in the world and much in demand in the summer of 2013, but Real Madrid won the battle for his signature

Fabian Hurzeler gets his wish with new law to affect Arsenal 'time-wasting'
By Steven Chicken published
Plenty of sides have exploited a loophole in the laws of the game to allow themselves time to speak to their gaffer in the middle of a game

FA Cup injury update: Is Harry Wilson injured this weekend?
By Steven Chicken published
Harry Wilson missed Fulham's midweek defeat and is a doubt for FA Cup action this weekend

How Liam Delap is able to work out cube roots quickly and look like a maths genius, and the simple trick you can learn to do it yourself
By Steven Chicken published
The Chelsea striker has gone viral for his ability to immediately give the answer to a tricky-sounding maths question

When was the last time a team other than Celtic or Rangers won the league in Scotland?
By Steven Chicken published
Between them, Rangers and Celtic have had a lengthy strangehold over the Scottish league title

Arsenal could have just been handed big advantage in title race
By Steven Chicken published
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are in pole position but still have work to do over their remaining ten games

RANKED! The 10 best British managers in football right now
By Steven Chicken last updated
Our countdown of the top UK talent currently plying their trade

Worrying World Cup sign? Pitch invader hauls Lionel Messi to the ground at Inter Miami ground after evading clutches of security
By Steven Chicken published
The Argentinian icon was rugby tackled by a pitch invader during an Inter Miami friendly in Puerto Rico

Spanish second-tier side Almeria get 'dream signing' as Cristiano Ronaldo joins club
By Steven Chicken published
The Portuguese international has taken a 25 per cent stake in Saudi-owned Almeria

Wolves flop set to replace Antoine Griezmann at Atletico Madrid
By Steven Chicken published
Antoine Griezmann will leave a big hole in the Atletico squad as he closes in on a move to MLS

Crystal Palace looking at Robbie Keane as Oliver Glasner makes frank admission over future: report
By Steven Chicken published
The Crystal Palace boss has overseen a turbulent time at Selhurst Park since announcing his intention to depart at the end of the season

'Don't expect Manchester City case to be wrapped up any time soon', former Premier League club director warns
By Steven Chicken published
Former Chelsea, Liverpool and Aston Villa suit Christian Purslow has warned that there would still be a long road towards a conclusion even if a verdict were announced soon

Former footballer charged with attempted murder after driveway shooting
By Steven Chicken published
Ex-centre-back and boxer Paddy Lacey is one of four men to have been charged following a shooting in Merseyside last November

How the Champions League round of 16 draw looks like shaping up after play-off first legs
By Steven Chicken published
Newcastle United and Galatasaray both have one foot in the round of 16 already, while Manchester City will face a very interesting draw no matter what happens

Barcelona's true stance on Marcus Rashford permanent transfer fee amid claims of Manchester United seller's remorse
By Steven Chicken published
The on-loan England forward has had a much happier time of it at Barcelona, who have an option to buy Rashford this summer

Last minute FA Cup tickets! Get a luxury fourth round experience at a Premier League ground
By Steven Chicken published
There's still seats to be had in some of the finest sections of Villa Park, the Emirates Stadium and Turf Moor

What Leicester City points deduction now means for Manchester City as three-year anniversary passes
By Steven Chicken published
Manchester City have denied any wrongdoing amid over a hundred Premier League charges, with a verdict still undelivered after three years

Who is Igor Tudor? Tottenham Hotspur’s new manager revealed
By Steven Chicken published
The former Marseille, Lazio and Juventus manager is set to take over as interim manager of Tottenham until the end of the season

£102million Arsenal cash windfall confirmed
By Steven Chicken published
UEFA have finally published details of how the prize money was allocated in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League last season
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