
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

RANKED! The 25 best Champions League games of all time
By Charlie Carmichael, Matthew Holt last updated
The Miracle of Istanbul, Remontadas, multiple Italian Jobs and the night of Ole Gunnar Solksjaer's life: this is the definitive collection of Champions League classics

Exclusive: Mauricio Pochettino labels former Tottenham chairman Dany Levy as a 'genius'
By Steven Chicken published
Mauricio Pochettino believes Tottenham would not have had the success they did under him without Daniel Levy

How to watch Rochdale vs York City: Live streams for massive National League title decider
By Steven Chicken last updated
Here's how to watch Rochdale vs York City in the National League as one of the teams secures promotion to League Two.

Why money is no longer king in the Premier League... and Tottenham Hotspur are proof of it
By Steven Chicken published
Being a wealthy, high-spending club used to insulate clubs against any serious failure, but the rise of the Premier League's middle class has changed the equation

Chelsea in sensational swoop to bring back Antonio Conte: report
By Steven Chicken published
Liam Rosenior's dismissal has left Chelsea to weigh up their options, and reports in Italy suggest they were considering bringing back Antonio Conte

Get to a Premier League game this weekend! Grab your seat now with last-minute deals still available at Liverpool, Manchester United, and a crucial relegation battle
By Steven Chicken published
The Premier League shares the stage with the FA Cup this weekend but there's still loads to play for up and down the division

Manchester City in talks with Enzo Maresca - though Italian has 'commitments' to Chelsea: report
By Steven Chicken published
Manchester City are said to be making contingency plans in case Pep Guardiola walks away this summer

Is Giorgi Mamardashvili injured this weekend? Injury latest on Liverpool goalkeeper
By Steven Chicken last updated
The Liverpool goalkeeper went off on a stretcher after starting against Everton

Is Tino Livramento injured this weekend? Injury latest on Newcastle United full-back
By Steven Chicken published
The Newcastle and England defender was forced off during Newcastle's Premier League defeat to Bournemouth

'We’ll know in a few months' Lionel Messi close friend gives verdict on Argentina legend's retirement plans
By Steven Chicken published
Lionel Messi has a chance to go out in a blaze of glory if he can help Argentina to back-to-back World Cups

'His death was a disaster for everyone who knew him - and for the club' Claudio Ranieri mourns Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha ten years after Leicester title triumph
By Steven Chicken published
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was Leicester City owner for their 2016 Premier League title-winning season but tragically died two years later

'Doing a Leeds, only stupider': How Leicester City blundered their way into League One
By Steven Chicken published
Leicester City have made a series of losing gambles and dreadful decisions to go from Champions League contenders to League One in just five years

Is Joao Pedro injured this weekend? Injury latest on Chelsea man ahead of Leeds United semi-final
By Steven Chicken published
Joao Pedro has missed Chelsea's past two games with a thigh injury

When Leicester players made pizza: Claudio Ranieri on the evening that inspired remarkable Premier League title win
By Steven Chicken published
Leicester City pulled off the most audacious title victory in English football history in 2016

Gary Neville: Chelsea's managerial turnover is a reflection on the club's ownership
By Steven Chicken published
Chelsea are now looking for their sixth permanent manager in just four years

Ranked! The 10 best French players ever
By Mark White last updated
Zut alors! Presenting the 10 best French players ever, including Gallic geniuses, goal machines and skill merchants alike

Mikel Arteta has more than the title on the line against Manchester City: he has his entire Arsenal legacy
By Steven Chicken published
Arsenal head to Manchester City with their lead at the top of the Premier League in the balance. Can the manager afford another 'almost' season?

'If I come across Kevin Blackwell, I might end up giving him a right hook. He was a c**k. How on earth one of us didn't actually knock him out is beyond me, given the way he treated us' Lee Hendrie still fuming over Sheffield United experience
By Steven Chicken published
The former midfielder turned pundit feels he was harshly treated during his time playing for Kevin Blackwell at Sheffield United

Get to a Premier League game this weekend! Secure your seat now with last-minute deals still available for title decider and Merseyside derby
By Steven Chicken published
It's a huge weekend in the Premier League this weekend with meaningful games up and down the division

EFL implored to help Sheffield Wednesday to avoid yet another points deduction in League One
By Steven Chicken published
The troubled Owls are in the midst of a takeover after going into administration and relegation to the third tier

Newcastle United eyeing two former Premier League title-winning managers amid Eddie Howe pressure: report
By Steven Chicken published
Eddie Howe has come under scrutiny as the end of a disappointing season approaches for Newcastle

Why Andy Robertson leaving Liverpool is more profound than Trent Alexander-Arnold going - and a painful reminder of the Reds' uncertain future
By Steven Chicken published
Arguably Liverpool's greatest-ever left-back will join Mohamed Salah in leaving this summer, leaving just a handful of Jurgen Klopp's best side at the club

'Ibrahima Konate makes a mistake every game, Virgil van Dijk is still one of Liverpool's best' Is Jamie Carragher's summation of Liverpool's defence really fair?
By Steven Chicken published
Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk has come under fire for his performances this season but former Reds stalwart Jamie Carragher feels that is unfair

'It’s a mess, it really is' Chelsea icon at a loss as to how club should deal with Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella
By Steven Chicken published
Chelsea have had issues with a couple of their players speaking out of school in recent weeks, much to Joe Cole's chagrin

'It’s clear what’s being influenced here' Ivan Toney hits out at Saudi Pro League referee and implies Cristiano Ronaldo's club are being favoured
By Steven Chicken published
The former Brentford striker gave a deeply unimpressed interview on the pitch after his Al-Ahli side lost ground in the title race with Ronaldo's Al-Nassr
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