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

Achraf Hakimi
  • 9 Jun 2021

Why are Chelsea wasting €80m on Hakimi when they have Reece James?

Arsenal’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles
  • 9 Jun 2021

Gunners’ youngster ready to ‘kiss Arsenal goodbye’

Karim Benzema
  • 9 Jun 2021

Real Madrid make approach to move to Atletico's Wanda Metropolitano

Tottenham in talks with former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte
  • 2 Jun 2021

Tottenham in talks with former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte

France boss Deschamps accuses Laporte of lying about new Spain allegiance
  • 2 Jun 2021

France boss Deschamps accuses Laporte of lying about new Spain allegiance

Liverpool target Neuhaus denies move to Bayern is agreed
  • 2 Jun 2021

Liverpool target Neuhaus denies move to Bayern is agreed

Man City chairman warns Guardiola club ‘not satisfied’ by Premier League title
  • 2 Jun 2021

Man City chairman warns Guardiola club ‘not satisfied’ by Premier League title

‘No chance’ Gareth Bale retires after Euros, says Wales team-mate
  • 2 Jun 2021

‘No chance’ Gareth Bale retires after Euros, says Wales team-mate

Why Inter losing Conte is a boost to Chelsea Lukaku hopes
  • 27 May 2021

Why Inter losing Conte is a boost to Chelsea Lukaku hopes

Conte leaves Inter days after Serie A title win
  • 27 May 2021

Conte leaves Inter days after Serie A title win

Eric Bailly could leave Man Utd despite new contract
  • 27 May 2021

Eric Bailly could leave Man Utd despite new contract

Southgate: No transfer deals for Kane or Sancho before Euro 2020
  • 27 May 2021

Southgate: No transfer deals for Kane or Sancho before Euro 2020

‘Why not Spurs?’ – Tottenham legend Klinsmann would consider a return
  • 27 May 2021

‘Why not Spurs?’ – Tottenham legend Klinsmann would consider a return

Szoboszlai extends Leipzig contract despite not making debut
  • 24 May 2021

Szoboszlai extends Leipzig contract despite not making debut

Saint-Maximin: Newcastle have to buy more players like Willock
  • 24 May 2021

Saint-Maximin: Newcastle have to buy more players like Willock

Bayer Leverkusen announce Gerardo Seoane as new head coach
  • 24 May 2021

Bayer Leverkusen announce Gerardo Seoane as new head coach

‘Sancho is not blind’ – Liverpool backed to beat Man Utd to Dortmund ace
  • 25 May 2021

‘Sancho is not blind’ – Liverpool backed to beat Man Utd to Dortmund ace

‘Tottenham crave successful team’ – Spurs chairman speaks out amid Kane to Man Utd links
  • 24 May 2021

‘Tottenham crave successful team’ – Spurs chairman speaks out amid Kane to Man Utd links

Transfer flop Werner laments ‘unluckiest season ever’ for Chelsea
  • 23 May 2021

Transfer flop Werner laments ‘unluckiest season ever’ for Chelsea

Klinsmann wants ‘special’ Lewandowski to beat Muller record
  • 19 May 2021

Klinsmann wants ‘special’ Lewandowski to beat Muller record