James Shearman

James Shearman

James Shearman has been a regular writer for FootballTransfers since its establishment in November 2020. An expert in Premier League football, James typically produces articles on the ‘big six’ clubs. He particularly enjoys writing feature pieces, such as ranking the importance of past signings or predicting the success of future deals.

Prior to joining the team, he showcased his passion for fantasy football by providing weekly tips for an FPL podcast. He also wrote predicted lineups and statistical pieces for sister site FootballCritic.

James recently graduated from the University of Gloucestershire with a degree in Multimedia Sports Journalism. There, he covered a multitude of sports, including golf, cricket, and horse racing. He also interviewed local hero Eddie the Eagle ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics for the university website and radio station.

Outside of journalism, James is a keen golfer, cricketer and six-a-side football player. A Chelsea and Leyton Orient fan, he has also attended several foreign football matches, such as Malmo and Rayo Vallecano.

Articles from James Shearman

Tijjani Reijnders, Rafael Leão, AC Milan

26 Nov 2024

What is AC Milan’s biggest win of all time?

AC Milan confirm Donnarumma departure

20 Nov 2024

What is AC Milan's biggest loss of all time?

Romelu Lukaku, Inter, 2022/23

20 Nov 2024

What is Inter Milan's biggest loss of all time?

Massimiliano Allegri, Juventus, 2022/23

19 Nov 2024

What is Juventus' biggest loss of all time?

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, 2023/24

17 Nov 2024

What is Liverpool’s biggest loss of all time?

Liverpool legend James Milner

1 Nov 2024

Liverpool's best free transfers of all time

Alejandro Garnacho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2022/23

9 Oct 2024

Man Utd's 10 best transfers of all time

Napoli defender Kim Min-jae

26 Sept 2024

Napoli’s 10 biggest sales of all time

Paul Pogba, Juventus, 2023/24

25 Sept 2024

Juventus' 10 biggest sales of all time

Julian Alvarez, Man City, 2023/24

22 Sept 2024

Man City's 10 biggest sales of all time

Neymar

5 Sept 2024

Neymar, Ronaldo and the 10 best players in the Saudi Pro League

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea manager

1 Aug 2024

Chelsea prepare €20m transfer offer for Brazilian wonderkid

Matthijs de Ligt, Man Utd, Bayern Munich

1 Aug 2024

Revealed: De Ligt to Man Utd transfer talks 'at a standstill'

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

2 Aug 2024

Man Utd's Sander Berge interest makes no sense - here's why

Nico Williams on Spain duty at Euro 2024

1 Aug 2024

'It's not possible!' Ex-Barcelona presidential candidate rules out Nico Williams signing

Man City manager Pep Guardiola

1 Aug 2024

'It's Pep Guardiola!' Man City boss declared Man Utd's biggest problem

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager

26 Jul 2024

Arsenal agree terms, Chelsea deal close, Nico Williams decision imminent: FootballTransfers recap

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2023/24

26 Jul 2024

Revealed: Chelsea legends clash over 'direction' of club

Nico Williams, Lamine Yamal, Barcelona

26 Jul 2024

Nico Williams transfer decision imminent amid Barcelona and PSG interest

Arne Slot, Liverpool

26 Jul 2024

Liverpool eye wonderkid on free transfer from bankrupt club