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

Leonardo Bonucci
  • 29 Sept 2021

Bonucci: Playing for Guardiola a 'dream' that never came true

Mohamed Salah celebrates for Liverpool against Norwich in the Premier League
  • 29 Sept 2021

'Unstoppable' Salah better than Messi and Ronaldo, says ex-Liverpool forward

Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe playing for PSG
  • 29 Sept 2021

Kroos: Mbappe 'one of the best' so should play for Real Madrid

Zidane, Flick, Conte out, Mourinho in – 31 coaching changes already in Europe’s big five leagues
  • 23 Sept 2021

How Mourinho's incredible start at Roma compares to his past clubs

Kaide Gordon, Norwich v Liverpool
  • 22 Sept 2021

Who is Kaide Gordon? Liverpool's EFL Cup debutant winger

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Diego Costa to Chelsea (2014/15)
  • 22 Sept 2021

What is Diego Costa doing now?

Should Everton cut their losses with an unhappy James Rodriguez?
  • 22 Sept 2021

James Rodriguez to Al Rayyan - what went wrong for ex-Real Madrid star?

Charlie Patino, Arsenal
  • 22 Sept 2021

Wonderkid Charlie Patino set to make Arsenal debut

Timo Werner has six goals in 31 Premier League games
  • 22 Sept 2021

How Tuchel could save Werner's Chelsea career

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, Premier League, 2021/22
  • 15 Sept 2021

FIFA 22 player ratings: Lukaku, Ronaldo, Grealish, Sancho upgrades

Ederson, Man City
  • 8 Sept 2021

Coronavirus: What Brazilian Premier League players are banned this weekend?

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is wanted by Europe's top clubs
  • 8 Sept 2021

Man Utd and Man City target Haaland says he doesn't score enough

Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham
  • 8 Sept 2021

How Liverpool could line up with £80m Bellingham

Thomas Muller admits he could follow Thiago out of Bayern Munich
  • 8 Sept 2021

Muller hits back at suggestion Bayern intentionally weaken rivals

Jack Grealish, Manchester City, 2021/22
  • 1 Sept 2021

Top 10 net spenders of the summer

Martin Odegaard, Arsenal, 2021/22
  • 1 Sept 2021

Top 10 spending clubs in summer transfer window

Will Barcelona sign a replacement for Ansu Fati in January?
  • 1 Sept 2021

Barcelona FINALLY find number 10 to replace Messi

Why £7.2m-a-year Willian leaving Arsenal for Inter Miami is a longshot
  • 25 Aug 2021

Top or flop? How every Arsenal signing under Arteta has performed

Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus, 2021-22
  • 25 Aug 2021

Ronaldo to Man City? The ex-Man Utd star's comments on playing for 'noisy neighbours'

Tuchel a fan of Loftus-Cheek: ‘He reminds me of Ballack, but his future at Chelsea is unclear’
  • 25 Aug 2021

Why Chelsea are ready to block two academy stars from leaving