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

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

Arteta claims that Arsenal insiders were trying to ‘hurt’ the club
  • 25 Aug 2021

Why Edu is a BIGGER problem than Arteta at Arsenal

Jorginho of Chelsea holds 2021 Champions League trophy
  • 26 Aug 2021

When is the Champions League group stage draw? Teams, pots, TV and streaming

Romelu Lukaku, Arsenal v Chelsea, 2021-22
  • 22 Aug 2021

How Lukaku has performed in every debut

Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has been linked with Arsenal
  • 20 Aug 2021

Who is Aaron Ramsdale? Arsenal's new £25m goalkeeper

Max Allegri and Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus, 2018-19
  • 18 Aug 2021

Ronaldo and 10 big earners who are impossible to sell

Giroud poised to leave Chelsea in January with several clubs interested
  • 18 Aug 2021

Why Chelsea extend deals for players they have no intention of playing

Aubameyang and Lacazette argue over Ozil’s No.10 shirt!
  • 18 Aug 2021

Aubameyang & the five players who could still leave Arsenal

Jack Grealish makes his Man City debut against Leicester City
  • 18 Aug 2021

'Grealish will fit in well, he's a grown-up!' - Sterling on Man City' £100m man

Ravel Morrison, Lazio, 2015-16 season
  • 11 Aug 2021

What happened to Ravel Morrison? The Man Utd wonderkid who was better than Pogba

Jadon Sancho, Manchester United, 2021/22
  • 11 Aug 2021

How Man Utd will line up in 2021-22

Hazard on Ancelotti’s Madrid return: We’ll do great things together
  • 11 Aug 2021

How Real Madrid will line up in 2021-22

Usain Bolt
  • 4 Aug 2021

Olympics superstar Usain Bolt now supports Aston Villa and Man Utd, claims Bailey

Ben White, Arsenal, Premier League
  • 4 Aug 2021

Top 10 most expensive defenders of the summer so far

Real Madrid star Toni Kroos
  • 4 Aug 2021

How Kroos' injury harms Arsenal's playmaker hunt

Man City target Jack Grealish playing in the Premier League for Aston Villa
  • 4 Aug 2021

How Aston Villa are planning on spending Grealish cash

James Maddison: Should Manchester United target him again?
  • 4 Aug 2021

Who could Arsenal give Leicester in part-exchange for Maddison?

Kane transfer stance becomes clearer as Man Utd talk intensifies
  • 4 Aug 2021

Five Premier League stars who have gone on strike to force moves