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

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona, 2021/22

5 Jun 2022

How Chelsea will line up with Ousmane Dembele

Gabriel Jesus, Man City, 2021/22

5 Jun 2022

Revealed: Arsenal to double Gabriel Jesus' Man City wages

Mo Salah celebrates scoring against Brighton for Liverpool

5 Jun 2022

Barcelona's transfer promise that could stop Salah signing Liverpool contract

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, 2021-22

5 Jun 2022

Revealed: Real Madrid's transfer budget after Champions League win

Chelsea transfer target Jules Kounde playing for Sevilla in La Liga

3 Jun 2022

Rudiger to Real Madrid: Five defenders who could replace Chelsea star

Antonio Rudiger, Chelsea, 2021-22

2 Jun 2022

Rudiger, Zola and the transfers that hurt Chelsea fans most

Antonio Rudiger, Chelsea, 2021/22

2 Jun 2022

Real Madrid sign Rudiger from Chelsea on a free transfer

Ivan Perisic, Inter, 2021/22

1 Jun 2022

Three Perisic alternatives for Chelsea after Tottenham transfer

Paul Pogba in action, Burnley v Man Utd in Premier League

1 Jun 2022

Juventus, PSG or Madrid? Ranking the contenders to sign Man Utd star Pogba

Paul Pogba, Man Utd, 2021-22

1 Jun 2022

How Pogba leaving Man Utd leads to Mane's Bayern transfer

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, 2021-22

25 May 2022

10 worst Premier League transfers of the season

Billy Gilmour and Conor Gallagher

25 May 2022

Gallagher vs Gilmour - Who will win place in Chelsea team?

Neymar, PSG, 2021/22

25 May 2022

How Chelsea could line up with Neymar

Ivan Perisic, Inter, 2021/22

22 May 2022

Inter determined to keep Perisic despite Chelsea, Juve & Spurs interest

Paul Pogba, Man Utd, 2021-22

22 May 2022

Pogba to choose Juventus despite late PSG attempt

Boubacar Kamara, Marseille, 2021/22

22 May 2022

Man Utd & Arsenal target Kamara to leave Marseille on free transfer

Frank Lampard, Everton

22 May 2022

Why Chelsea should want 'new John Terry' to work under Lampard

Mbappe 2025 image

22 May 2022

Why Mbappe staying at PSG is great news for England fans

Kalvin Phillips, Leeds, 2021/22

19 May 2022

Man City lead Man Utd in Phillips race - FootballTransfers recap

Declan Rice, West Ham, 2021/22

19 May 2022

Europa League Team of the Season