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

Sofyan Amrabat, Fiorentina, Man Utd
  • 23 Aug 2023

Man Utd handed MAJOR BOOST in Sofyan Amrabat pursuit

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 23 Aug 2023

How Chelsea could beat PSG to WONDERKID transfer

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, Inter
  • 23 Aug 2023

Chelsea's Lukaku plan if Juventus transfer falls through

Erik ten Hag with the Manchester United and Chelsea badges, set against an abstract red and black background
  • 23 Aug 2023

Man Utd set to battle Chelsea for highly-rated striker

Jurgen Klopp and the Liverpool badge on a red and black abstract background
  • 23 Aug 2023

Liverpool forced to 'walk away' from ANOTHER midfield target

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 23 Aug 2023

Chelsea legend describes club as 'BEAST' that some signings 'won't handle'

Mason Greenwood, Man Utd, 2021/22
  • 22 Aug 2023

Man Utd 'under pressure' to donate Greenwood transfer fee

Pep Guardiola, Man City, 2022/23
  • 22 Aug 2023

Man City's deal for star signing is OFF after SHOCK twist

Moises Caicedo, Chelsea, 2023-24
  • 22 Aug 2023

How Chelsea's record Moises Caicedo transfer helps Arsenal

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, Saudi Arabia
  • 22 Aug 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr target ANOTHER Champions League star after poor Saudi Pro League start

Chelsea star Raheem Sterling.
  • 22 Aug 2023

Raheem Sterling admits problem that could 'haunt' Chelsea this season

Callum Hudson-Odoi playing for Chelsea in pre-season
  • 22 Aug 2023

£70m Bayern offer to £4m Fulham bid: Hudson-Odoi is Chelsea's latest transfer fail

Neymar PSG 2022-23
  • 19 Aug 2023

PSG close to signing €100 million Neymar replacement

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 19 Aug 2023

Roy Keane slams Man Utd star fans 'love to bits' after Tottenham loss

Erik ten Hag and the Manchester United badge, on a background of a panorama of Old Trafford in red
  • 19 Aug 2023

FIVE players Man Utd could sign to RESCUE their season

Erik ten Hag and the Manchester United badge, on a background of a panorama of Old Trafford in red
  • 19 Aug 2023

Confirmed: Man Utd miss out on Ten Hag's top transfer target

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 19 Aug 2023

Advantage Chelsea! Guardiola and Klopp's rants show fear of Pochettino's Blues

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 19 Aug 2023

Man Utd's next signing will be the Glazers' latest insult to fans

Romeo Lavia at Chelsea
  • 18 Aug 2023

How Chelsea will line up with Romeo Lavia

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 17 Aug 2023

The FIVE things Chelsea NEED to do before the transfer window closes