
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

Everything you need to know about the new Champions League format following the league stage draw
By Steven Chicken last updated
Europe’s biggest club competition has become even bigger – FFT explains what to look out for in the revamped format

Champions League power rankings: 10 favourites to lift Europe's biggest prize in 2025/26
By Steven Chicken published
Your Champions League power rankings have dropped - here's FourFourTwo's view on who has the best shot at lifting the trophy

How can Liverpool afford Alexander Isak and Rodrygo bids after huge summer transfer outlay?
By Steven Chicken published
Liverpool have spent nearly £300m already this summer, so how are they looking at such massive transfer fees while other clubs struggle to balance the books?

Nuno Espirito Santo tipped to leave Nottingham Forest after astonishing admission over Evangelos Marinakis relationship
By Steven Chicken published
The Nottingham Forest boss was shockingly frank about his relationship with the chairman having deteriorated over the summer

The transfer that could change how transfers work forever - and spark fan protests
By Steven Chicken published
Chelsea are moving for Brighton's Julio Enciso... or are they? The confusion reflects the benefits multi-club ownership offers owners - and the upset it can cause fans

Liverpool in talks with Real Madrid star in world-class Alexander Isak alternative: report
By Steven Chicken published
Representatives are said to have flown over from Spain to discuss a potential move - but Liverpool could face competition from Manchester City

Oliver Glasner confirms Eberechi Eze exit amid conflicting comments between manager and chairman
By Steven Chicken published
Crystal Palace have had a painful summer since achieving FA Cup glory at the end of last season and could now lose two of their best players

Is Ezri Konsa suspended this weekend? Premier League team news update
By Steven Chicken published
The Aston Villa centre-back was sent off against Newcastle on the opening day of the season

Is Kai Havertz injured this weekend? Premier League injury update
By Steven Chicken published
The Arsenal forward came off the bench to replace Viktor Gyokeres last weekend but is a doubt to face Leeds on Saturday evening

Watch Wrexham vs West Brom for free: Live streams, TV details for Championship clash
By Steven Chicken published
Ryan Reynolds and McElhenney's Welsh side are looking for their first Championship win – here's how to watch Wrexham vs West Bromwich Albion online and on TV today.

The 100 most expensive football transfers of all time
By Mark White published
So, what are the most expensive football transfers of all time? There's around £7bn worth of transfer spending in the top 100, with the deals going as far back as 2008

Chloe Kelly's penalty run up technique explained – Why does the England forward lift her left knee into the air before taking spot kicks?
By Steven Chicken last updated
Kids up and down the country will be imitating Chloe Kelly's distinctive penalty taking technique

Chelsea set to beat Arsenal to deal for highly-rated Dutch wonderkid: report
By Steven Chicken published
19-year-old Ajax left-back Jorrel Hato has been tipped for a big future after establishing himself in the first team as a teenager

Christian Eriksen move shows scale of Wrexham ambitions even as former Manchester United man sets sights elsewhere
By Steven Chicken published
The newly-promoted Championship club have rocketed up from non-league and now have their sights set on the Premier League

Newcastle United prepared to meet Benjamin Sesko transfer fee as rival bidder emerges: report
By Steven Chicken published
RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko has been linked with a bevy of Premier League clubs this summer

When is the Lionesses Parade: All you need to know about England's Euro 2025 victory celebrations, how to attend and how to watch on TV
By Steven Chicken published
England Women will get the recognition their efforts deserve after retaining their status as European champions

Sunderland set to clinch Granit Xhaka signing as fee agreed and medical booked: report
By Steven Chicken published
The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder looks set to return to the Premier League with newly-promoted Sunderland

Who is Max Dowman? The 15-year-old prodigy making a splash for Arsenal
By Steven Chicken published
Midfielder Max Dowman has caught the eye with some impressive pre-season performances for Arsenal at just 15 years old

Which WSL clubs do the Lionesses play for?
By Steven Chicken last updated
The majority of England's Euro 22 heroes play for a club in the WSL – FFT explains who plays where

Quiz! Can you name every club team Harry Kane has scored against?
By Steven Chicken published
QUIZ! It would probably be easier to list the sides he HASN'T scored against

Will there be a bank holiday if England win Euro 2025?
By Steven Chicken published
There have been calls for the accomplishment to be recognised if Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses beat Spain in Sunday's final

Newcastle United need to navigate Alexander Isak transfer situation carefully - but if they get it right, it could make them title contenders
By Steven Chicken published
Losing a key player is always painful in the moment – but sometimes, it’s the exact right thing to do

Liverpool, West Ham United and Everton are interested in signing former Aston Villa star
By Steven Chicken published
Douglas Luiz has had an unhappy time at Juventus and is being strongly linked with a departure after no-showing training
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