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

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2022/23

16 Feb 2023

Ranking the FIVE strikers Chelsea should target

Evan Ndicka, Eintracht Frankfurt, 2022/23

14 Feb 2023

Who is Evan Ndicka? The Frankfurt star set to join Barcelona

Antonio Conte, Tottenham, 2021/22

10 Feb 2023

How Chelsea could stop Spurs signing England international

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2022-23

9 Feb 2023

Liverpool shouldn't have ignored Haaland transfer advice

Chelsea's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

9 Feb 2023

Chelsea MUST start Fofana after Aubameyang exit

Raheem Sterling, Chelsea, 2022/23

4 Mar 2023

From Sterling to Koulibaly: Grading Chelsea's summer transfer business

Paulo Dybala

19 Oct 2023

Football Manager 2023 release clauses: The best players to target

Kepa Arrizabalaga for Chelsea, 2022/23

19 Oct 2023

Football Manager 2023 top bargains: All the best cheap signings

Lionel Messi, PSG, 2022/23

19 Oct 2023

Football Manager 2023 best players: All the top forwards, midfielders, defenders and goalkeepers

Danny Drinkwater

19 Oct 2023

Football Manager 2023 free transfers: Best goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards

Anthony Martial, Man Utd, 2022/23

5 Feb 2023

The unbelievable Martial stat that proves Man Utd have to sell

Marcel Sabitzer, man Utd, 2022/23

4 Feb 2023

'Proper hard man!' - Man Utd fans react to Sabitzer's 'impressive' cameo

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2022-23

4 Feb 2023

Pep tells Haaland which Premier League star he needs to watch to improve

Luka Modric helped Real Madrid to Champions League success over Chelsea

2 Feb 2023

Luka Modric could leave Real Madrid in summer

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, 2022/23

2 Feb 2023

Benfica president blasts Enzo Fernandez after Chelsea transfer

Antonio Conte, Tottenham, 2021/22

2 Feb 2023

Revealed: The ex-Barcelona star that Spurs almost signed

Chelsea's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

2 Feb 2023

Ziyech, Aubameyang & EIGHT players on Chelsea's transfer list

Xavi on the Barcelona touchline during their pre-season tour of the USA.

31 Jan 2023

Barcelona to sign MLS star as Bellerin replacement

Hakim Ziyech, Transfer Hakim Ziyech PSG

31 Jan 2023

Ziyech tells Chelsea: Accept PSG loan bid!

Chelsea sign Datro David Fofana

31 Jan 2023

Chelsea to send January signing Fofana out on loan