
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

Who is the referee for Tunisia vs Netherlands?
By Steven Chicken Published
Tunisia are already out of the competition but could still have an impact on the final shape of Group F if they can pull of an unlikely result against the Dutch

Can Scotland still qualify for the World Cup round of 32? The 3rd place table and knockout permutations explained
By Steven Chicken Last updated
Scotland have finished third in Group C with a negative three goal difference. Will it be enough?

Can a World Cup third-placed side make it through to the knockout stage with just one or two points?
By Steven Chicken Last updated
We could end up in a scenario where a team with three points is knocked out while a team with two points goes through

Why Jude Bellingham and England were not penalised by new World Cup red card rule
By Steven Chicken Published
Paraguay's Miguel Almiron had fallen afoul of the new regulation earlier in the tournament

Why Scotland face last-minute travel chaos if they make it into World Cup round of 32
By Steven Chicken Published
Progress to the knockout stages hangs in the balance for Scotland - and if they do make it through, they won't know when or where they are playing for a few days yet

'Thomas Tuchel is an outstanding coach, so stay calm' Jurgen Klopp defiant on England World Cup chances after Ghana setback
By Steven Chicken Published
England were held to a goalless draw against Ghana, but Jurgen Klopp's view on his compatriot has not changed

Who are the BBC pundits for South Africa vs South Korea?
By Steven Chicken Published
Second place in Group A is still up for grabs and could very well be decided in this game

Who are the BBC pundits for Czech Republic vs Mexico?
By Steven Chicken Published
Group A will come to a close on Wednesday evening with the Czech Republic hoping to join hosts Mexico in the next round

'I feel sorry for Scotland - somebody is letting down this country on a massive scale' - Ian Wright launches scathing attack on state of Scottish game
By Steven Chicken Published
The ITV pundit believes that Scotland are not reaching their potential thanks to a lack of investment in their domestic league and grassroots football

Who is the referee for South Africa vs South Korea?
By Steven Chicken Published
A cool head will be required in what is sure to be a hugely decisive game in Group A

Czech Republic vs Mexico predictions as Czechs need result against already-qualified hosts
By Steven Chicken Published
Top spot in Group A is already guaranteed for Mexico - will the Czechs join them in the next round?

South Africa vs South Korea predictions as last 32 place on the line
By Steven Chicken Published
South Korea are in the driver's seat but by no means guaranteed of making it into the knockout stages yet

Who is the referee for Czech Republic vs Mexico?
By Steven Chicken Published
The Czech Republic realistically need a win to get out of Group A alongside Mexico

Scotland vs Brazil prediction with knockout places on the line
By Steven Chicken Published
Group C comes to a close with Scotland looking to get past the group stage for the first time in their history

Declan Rice sparks England injury fears after limping out of Boston
By Steven Chicken Published
Thankfully he should know the mnemonic device for treating muscle strains

Colombia vs DR Congo prediction as second batch of group fixtures comes to an end
By Steven Chicken Published
The two Group K sides will play the last game of this lot of fixtures before we loop back round again on Wednesday

Jude Bellingham rejects Man of the Match award saying no England player deserved it against Ghana
By Steven Chicken Published
The England midfielder had a quiet game against Ghana but somehow got picked as the official man of hte match

England's biggest ever World Cup upsets
By Steven Chicken Published
Dropping points against underdog sides in the group stage of World Cups is practically part of England's national heritage

Didier Deschamps to miss World Cup decider versus Norway due to family reasons
By Steven Chicken Published
The France manager has sadly had to leave North America to return home

Why is Djed Spence wearing a protective mask?
By Steven Chicken Published
The England full-back will wear his protective gear throughout the 2026 World Cup

Who is Carlos Queiroz? The Ghana manager in charge at his fifth World Cup
By Steven Chicken Published
Sir Alex Ferguson's former assistant has had a long and storied coaching career

Lionel Messi may be undisputed greatest of all time after breaking World Cup record - but that's besides the point
By Steven Chicken Published
Deciding Lionel Messi's place on the podium of all-time greats can wait for another day - for now, we are just desperate to drink him in while we can

England threatened with Ghana 'curse' ahead of World Cup match
By Steven Chicken Published
England's all-time leading goalscorer is preparing to face Ghana with top spot in Group L on the line

'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
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