
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

Manchester United report: Marcus Rashford update drops, with Barcelona given take-or-leave deadline
By Steven Chicken published
The England forward has spent the season on loan at Barcelona, who have the option to make the move permanent

Alexander Isak reaches significant milestone in injury recovery with Liverpool return imminent
By Steven Chicken published
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Alexander Isak is set to come back into contention after four months out

Manchester City may have just been handed an advantage by Sky Sports and TNT Sports Premier League TV picks
By Steven Chicken published
The two broadcasters have made their selections for the antepenultimate round of fixtures in the Premier League season

Is Mohamed Salah injured this weekend? Injury latest on Liverpool forward ahead of FA Cup quarter-final
By Steven Chicken published
The Liverpool winger had to withdraw from international duty with Egypt after missing the Reds' defeat to Brighton last time out

Is Gabriel injured this weekend? Injury update on Arsenal centre-back ahead of FA Cup quarter-final
By Steven Chicken published
The influential Arsenal defender is a doubt for a crucial run of games after pulling out of the Brazil squad

Is Jurrien Timber injured this weekend? Injury latest on Arsenal right-back ahead of FA Cup trip to Southampton
By Steven Chicken published
The Dutchman withdrew from international duty after picking up an injury while in action for Arsenal last month

Mohamed Salah situation tells you exactly where Liverpool are right now
By Steven Chicken published
Last season's title win masked the fact that Liverpool are caught between two eras

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By Steven Chicken published
Liverpool will visit the Etihad Stadium as two of English football's titans vie for a place in the FA Cup semi-finals

'People told me to ignore what I’d seen on the television or social media and encouraged me to take on the job – the people have been extremely welcoming' Rene Meulensteen on bold choice that could lead to World Cup
By Steven Chicken published
Rene Meulensteen is hoping to help Iraq to the 2026 World Cup after his eyebrow-raising move

Ex-Manchester United assistant aiming for World Cup glory with Iraq
By Steven Chicken published
EXCLUSIVE Rene Meulensteen has been assistant manager with the Iraq national team since last year with the side now just one game away from reaching the World Cup

KSI succeeds where Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham were left frustrated after Dagenham & Redbridge announcement
By Steven Chicken published
KSI's co-ownership of National League South outfit Dagenham & Redbridge has led to a landmark moment for the league

What is Non-League Day? English lower leagues take spotlight during international break
By Steven Chicken published
Saturday, March 28 marks the annual Non-League Day in England as sides outside the 92 roll out the welcome mat to fans looking for a football fix

'Fabio Capello made me feel unwelcome but the sicko part of me loved it' - Joe Hart on how he got his kicks during early days with England
By Steven Chicken published
The former Manchester City goalkeeper felt he was in an awkward position during Fabio Capello's time in charge of the England side

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By Steven Chicken published
There's a feast of elite European football on offer at the Champions League rolls into the next phase - don't miss out on the action

Marcelo Bielsa could be on verge of sack after England friendly - and before Uruguay head to World Cup
By Steven Chicken published
The iconic manager made a brilliant start as Uruguay boss...but things have all gone pear-shaped over the past two years

Why 2026 FIFA World Cup could be the hottest ever
By Steven Chicken published
The sweltering heat at the Club World Cup in 2025 raised a potential major problem for this summer's big international tournament

How do the 2026 World Cup play-offs work? Dates, venues and format
By Steven Chicken last updated
The 2026 World Cup qualifiers start tonight and there are still another six places up for grabs

Early England v Uruguay team news as forgotten man can revive international career following squad withdrawal
By Steven Chicken published
Arsenal playmaker Eberechi Eze has had to pull out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the March friendlies

Big change made to Community Shield plans for 2026
By Steven Chicken published
The traditional season opener has been moved due to a scheduling clash

Albania World Cup 2026 squad: Sylvinho's latest selection ahead of World Cup qualifying play-offs
By Steven Chicken published
The prospective Albania World Cup 2026 squad will take on Poland and - if successful - either Ukraine or Sweden for a place in North America

Slovakia World Cup 2026 squad: Francesco Calzona's latest selection ahead of World Cup qualifying play-offs
By Steven Chicken published
A potential Slovakia World Cup 2026 squad will take on Kosovo and - if successful - either Turkey or Romania for a place at the tournament

Why York City might just be the unluckiest team in English football - and Jose Mourinho would sympathise
By Steven Chicken published
The Minstermen have lost just three games all season and have scored over a hundred goals... but could still miss out on promotion

Bruno Guimaraes in self-isolation with unusual 'injury' after troubling symptoms following Barcelona trip
By Steven Chicken published
Newcastle United skipper Bruno Guimaraes was unable to watch his side's defeat to Sunderland at the weekend amid transfer speculation

Pep Guardiola puts pressure on Manchester City players to deliver after Real Madrid humiliation with blunt appraisal of title hopes
By Steven Chicken published
The Manchester City boss is staring Champions League elimination in the face and is now concerned the Premier League title race is about to get away from them too
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