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
![Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan (6) dribbles the ball during the game between the New England Revolution and the Philadelphia Union on July 17th, 2024 at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JnERBQKcA9Sx2sGG4RgLNV-320-80.jpg)
Who is Cavan Sullivan? The record-breaking MLS 14-year-old with Manchester City move already agreed
By Steven Chicken published
Youngster Cavan Sullivan has been highly-rated for years and smashed a 20-year record when making his MLS debut
![TOPSHOT - Argentina's captain and forward Lionel Messi holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy upon arrival at Ezeiza International Airport after winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup tournament in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires province, Argentina on December 20, 2022. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP) (Photo by LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zW35BSn8sJuk9FTRWrjSK6-320-80.jpg)
When are the 2026 World Cup kick-off times?
By Steven Chicken published
The USA, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the next World Cup, so we may have some late nights ahead in Europe...
![Jeremie Frimpong of Leverkusen celebrates after scoring his teams second goal during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Köln at BayArena on October 08, 2023 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Jörg Schüler/Bayer 04 Leverkusen via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2n2CdjP227P4XdtxZ5cic5-320-80.jpg)
Liverpool could replace Trent Alexander-Arnold with Jeremie Frimpong - but here's why time is running out: report
By Steven Chicken published
Liverpool have been repeatedly linked with Dutch right-back Jeremie Frimpong, with Trent Alexander-Arnold a target for Real Madrid
![A general view shows the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris ahead of the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) vs Troyes on November 28, 2015.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qJ7Pzdstwk99uXDncN2cZj-320-80.jpg)
What are the venues for football at the Olympics?
By Steven Chicken published
Seven grounds around France will play host to the men's and women's Olympic football tournaments
![Antony celebrates with his gold medal after Brazil's win over Spain in the final of the men's football tournament at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WgM8ChMy6YqWLmmn7HfzpH-320-80.jpg)
What is the schedule for the football at the Olympics?
By Steven Chicken published
We've got another feast of football coming up as France hosts the men's and women's Olympics football tournaments
![Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring for Brazil against Denmark in the men's football tournament at the 2016 Rio Olympics.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cYHkZs57PKBjPnuZrPfptd-320-80.jpg)
What is the format for the football tournaments at the 2024 Olympics?
By Steven Chicken published
16 men's teams and 12 women's teams will face off in France to determine the gold, silver and bronze medalists
![England Euro 2024 ratings](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MjvKCtBFS6SMBTK3HQzNiB-320-80.jpg)
England Euro 2024 player ratings: Marc Guehi and Jordan Pickford good, Harry Kane and Phil Foden... not so good
By Steven Chicken published
Marks out of ten for (nearly) all the players who did their part in helping England finish as runners-up at Euro 2024
![Manchester United's new signing, Joshua Zirkzee](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rhfiNsy7kP6gT5zGowAuy7-320-80.jpg)
Which shirt number will Joshua Zirkzee wear at Manchester United?
By Steven Chicken published
There's one obvious route for new summer signing Joshua Zirkzee to go, but other options are available
![Spain star Marc Cucurella, with Gary Neville inset](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oSSKhENsU6NaMJvjucPqAZ-320-80.jpg)
Marc Cucurella delivers brutal takedown on critical Gary Neville after Spain win Euro 2024
By Steven Chicken published
Spain's Marc Cucurella had been identified by Gary Neville as one of his side's weak links
![England Euro 2024 squad Players of England pose for a team photograph prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 semi-final match between Netherlands and England at Football Stadium Dortmund on July 10, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Pr5C8KvUHifgcLKzDvEDfJ-320-80.jpg)
Liverpool ready to land England's best player of Euro 2024: report
By Steven Chicken published
Marc Guehi shone for England even at times when there was little else in the way of positives, supposedly redoubling Liverpool's existing interest
![Hampden Park in Glasgow would be a likely venue for Euro 2028](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HiMmRpUzLsvzFKfnHaoZXF-320-80.jpg)
Where are the next Euros? All the venues for Euro 2028
By Steven Chicken published
Five countries will share hosting duties when Euro 2028 rolls around
![Kyle Walker applauds England fans after the semi-final win over the Netherlands at Euro 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LyVKAC3VozoH8kty42vdQF-320-80.jpg)
The 10 England players who might have played their last international games
By Steven Chicken published
With a two-year gap before the 2026 World Cup gets under way, England have a chance to look at a new crop of players
![Gareth Southgate, Head Coach of England, looks dejected as he looks at his Runners Up Medal as he leaves the field after the UEFA EURO 2024 final match between Spain and England at Olympiastadion on July 14, 2024 in Berlin, Germany](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/55FVQxpxYESiHjtXQuyane-320-80.jpg)
I feel sorry for Gareth Southgate, victim of his own success for creating England dreams he couldn't quite fulfil
By Steven Chicken published
OPINION The recriminations are already under way after England's defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, but sometimes you just face a better team
![Jude Bellingham reacts as Spain's players celebrate after winning at the end of the UEFA Euro 2024 final football match between Spain and England at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on July 14, 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EwGYw5T3yMYbc4JviBwqKb-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024 final LIVE: Spain win fourth European Championships with late 2-1 win over England
By Steven Chicken last updated
England vs Spain are battling to be crowned champions of Europe in Berlin
![Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates winning Championship point against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the Gentlemen's Singles Final during day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2024 in London, England](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JZJtPnVWPhPRBFEeyknuV7-320-80.jpg)
Who does Carlos Alcaraz support? Wimbledon champion's football allegiances give England mixed omens against Spain
By Steven Chicken published
It's a given that the Spaniard supports, well, Spain...but who's his club?
![Declan Rice hugs Gareth Southgate after England's win over Slovakia at Euro 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pvWwcdfYatfoFfRwwG4F53-320-80.jpg)
Eight-figure bonus for Gareth Southgate and England players revealed... IF they win
By Steven Chicken published
England will take on Spain in Sunday's Euro 2024 final with a very healthy prize fund up for grabs
![Euro 2024 Golden Boot Harry Kane celebrates after scoring for England against the Netherlands in the semi-finals of Euro 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iWmBWAz8dTjuZcdT6cDbgH-320-80.jpg)
Who will win the Euro 2024 Golden Boot and what happens if there's a tie?
By Steven Chicken last updated
The Euro 2024 Golden Boot is up for grabs - but with so many players tied for the honour, what happens if no one claims it outright
![Mauricio Pochettino Argentine football manager](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L7rTi87YkX95ZtCkrQUscW-320-80.jpg)
'Sacking Mauricio Pochettino was 'F***** UP - Chelsea should bring back Frank Lampard', says Blues hero
By Steven Chicken published
Chelsea dispensed with Mauricio Pochettino despite his side finally hitting actual form towards the end of last season
![Germany's Jamal Musiala tackles Spain's Nico Williams at the 2022 World Cup.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YRC5Xyhr7qV2PdwBnjtajB-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Eye-catching stars of the tournament linked with Premier League transfer moves
By Steven Chicken published
The Euros has provided a stage for players from across the continent to put themselves in the shop window
![Jordan Pickford of England saves the first penalty from Manuel Akanji of Switzerland (not pictured) in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final match between England and Switzerland at Düsseldorf Arena on July 06, 2024 in Dusseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wMmQ3qFzRREdx7n4ctu5hg-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Netherlands penalty danger-men and England shootouts analysed ahead of semi-final clash
By Steven Chicken published
England have the edge in a couple of key areas if the Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands goes all the way to a shootout
![Jurgen Klopp File Photo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8hGCrmKgp7hiqRmq8ufxQm-320-80.jpg)
Jurgen Klopp next job rumours may add up to little more than wishful thinking
By Steven Chicken published
The former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund gaffer is available for work... if he wants it
![Amanda Staveley's PCP Capital Partners were part of the consortium looking to buy Newcastle](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2FurSHWbCE6uMTECWXv9MB-320-80.jpg)
Amanda Staveley set to leave Newcastle United: Who is buying her shares and what does it mean for the club?
By Steven Chicken published
Newcastle United look set to bid farewell to the director who brokered the deal to bring in their Saudi owners