
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 Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot said following tragic loss of Diogo Jota
By Steven Chicken published
The former and current Liverpool managers both shared words of remembrance and sympathy after Diogo Jota's passing

Update provided on Gareth Bale's Cardiff City takeover following Vincent Tan stance
By Steven Chicken published
Cardiff born former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has the Bluebirds in his sights after hitting a setback in his bid to take over Plymouth Argyle

Football world pays tribute after tragic death of Diogo Jota and brother Andre
By Steven Chicken published
Clubs, teammates and managers have paid tribute following the death of Diogo Jota, 28, and brother Andre Silva, 26

In memory of Diogo Jota, as Liverpool and Portugal forward dies at age 28
By Steven Chicken published
Diogo Jota has died following a car accident in Spain

World Cup 2026 format explained: Tournament draw, group stage tiebreakers and knockout routes
By Steven Chicken published
Everything you wanted to know about the format for the 2026 World Cup, and probably even some stuff you didn't want to know

Ruud van Nistelrooy's Leicester City dismissal was no surprise and may have been the right thing - but waiting so long only provokes yet more worry
By Steven Chicken published
Leicester City have lurched from one bad look to another over the past few seasons, with their long wait to announce van Nistelrooy's departure is just the latest

2026 World Cup stadium guide: The full list of venues
By Steven Chicken published
With 16 2026 World Cup stadiums, Canada, Mexico and the United States will share hosting duties, providing the setting for all the action

Harvey Elliott's uncertain Liverpool future is no fault of his own - just ask Gerard Pique and Cole Palmer
By Steven Chicken published
The Liverpool youngster has shown his big-game credentials with his starring role for England under-21s at this summer's Euros, yet is still being tipped to leave Anfield

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry tipped to re-join club as coach under Mikel Arteta
By Steven Chicken published
Nigel Winterburn believes Mikel Arteta should move to bring free agent Thierry Henry back to the club once again

The 100 most expensive football transfers of all time
By Steven Chicken last updated
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 2001

Four Manchester United players barred from Ruben Amorim's pre-season tour: report
By Steven Chicken published
Manchester United were wretched last season and manager Ruben Amorim has reportedly decided to leave four big-name players out of his summer tour

Ranked! The 10 best strikers in the world
By Mark White published
RANKED! The best strikers in the world, from the prolific to the all-rounded and all in between

Ranked! The 10 best left-wingers in the world
By Mark White published
RANKED! The best left-wingers in the world, from those who create to those who score

Ranked! The 10 best attacking midfielders in the world
By Mark White published
RANKED! The best attacking midfielders in the world: greatest collection of defence-splitting passers, dribbling maestros and assist machines currently on the planet

Ranked! The 10 best defensive midfielders in the world
By Mark White published
RANKED! The best defensive midfielders in the world: the ball-winners, anchor men, tough-tacklers and water-carriers who move the needle

Ranked! The 10 best left-backs in the world
By Mark White published
RANKED! The best left-backs in the world, from the speedsters to the inverted and everything in between

Ranked! The 10 best centre-backs in the world
By Mark White published
RANKED! The best centre-backs in the world, according to our trusty experts

Ranked! The 10 best right-backs in the world
By Mark White published
RANKED! These are the best right-backs in the world – in one of the most rapidly evolving positions in football

Ranked! The 10 best goalkeepers in the world
By Mark White published
RANKED! The 10 best goalkeepers on the planet right now, according to... well, us

Report estimates Premier League PSR positions and who may be at risk of breaching regulations
By Steven Chicken published
Breaking the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules can see club punished with points deductions

How to watch Portugal vs Spain: Live streams, TV channels for Nations League final
By Steven Chicken published
The Iberian derby heads to Munich for the oh-so-prestigious Nations League final

Sir David Beckham: Here's the full list of footballing knights that Becks is joining
By Steven Chicken published
Reports suggest that David Beckham is set to receive a knighthood - and he would be in very good company alongside some of the great figures in British football history

Former Arsenal star Jay Emmanuel-Thomas sentenced to four years in prison for involvement in £600,000 drug smuggling plot
By Steven Chicken published
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas pleaded guilty to the charges against him after playing a part in importing 60kg of cannabis into the UK from Thailand
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