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

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 4 May 2023

Chelsea's THREE summer transfer priorities revealed

Kane Man Utd
  • 27 Apr 2023

'We'll see you in June' - Man Utd fans sing Kane's name against Spurs

Hugo Sotelo
  • 27 Apr 2023

Barcelona and Real Madrid fight over prodigy with BARGAIN release clause

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 27 Apr 2023

''Talk about wasting money!'' Chelsea owners criticised by former Premier League manager

Bayern Munich head coach Julian Nagelsmann
  • 27 Apr 2023

Ex-Man Utd boss urges Chelsea target Nagelsmann to join rivals

Frank Lampard, Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 27 Apr 2023

How Lampard is making Chelsea job MORE difficult for Pochettino

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, PSG, 2022/23
  • 20 Apr 2023

Barcelona want Messi return & Chelsea shortlist Pochettino: FootballTransfers recap

Karim Benzema, Real Madrid, 2022/23
  • 20 Apr 2023

Ballon d'Or Benzema! Real Madrid star earns new deal for winning award

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 20 Apr 2023

'I have a lot to offer' - Chelsea legend pleas to help new owners

Jean-Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting Kane
  • 20 Apr 2023

Bayern Munich NEED Harry Kane amid Man Utd & PSG interest

Marcel Sabitzer, Man Utd, 2022/23
  • 14 Apr 2023

'Sign him up!' - Man Utd fans react to Sabitzer's Europa League goals

Pablo Torre in action for Barcelona.
  • 14 Apr 2023

Barcelona wonderkid set for RANGERS amid financial crisis

Joao Felix, Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 13 Apr 2023

€100m for Joao Felix! Why Chelsea MUST look elsewhere

Jude Bellingham, Dortmund, Liverpool, 2022/23
  • 13 Apr 2023

Liverpool to battle Arsenal for midfield targets after Bellingham collapse

Frank Lampard, Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 13 Apr 2023

Chelsea move to replace Frank Lampard with Spurs target

Chelsea's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
  • 8 Apr 2023

Aubameyang is back! Striker could have Chelsea future under Lampard

Frank Lampard, Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 7 Apr 2023

Lampard's INCREDIBLE Chelsea return and Rashford's FINAL Man Utd decision: FootballTransfers recap

Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Al Nassr
  • 6 Apr 2023

Ronaldo, Haaland & SIX players with more goals than Chelsea in 2023

Kai Havertz, Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 6 Apr 2023

Was Lampard to blame for transfer flops Havertz, Ziyech & Werner?

Frank Lampard, Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 6 Apr 2023

Frank Lampard's return makes PERFECT sense for Chelsea