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

‘Real Madrid have a very limited squad’
  • 19 May 2021

‘Real Madrid have a very limited squad’

Abraham dropped from Chelsea squad ‘not as punishment’, says Tuchel
  • 19 May 2021

Abraham dropped from Chelsea squad ‘not as punishment’, says Tuchel

Klopp responds to criticism of new Liverpool signing Ozan Kabak
  • 19 May 2021

Klopp responds to criticism of new Liverpool signing Ozan Kabak

Man Utd given boost in Martinez pursuit as Inter still owe £43m for Lukaku
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd given boost in Martinez pursuit as Inter still owe £43m for Lukaku

Chelsea target Declan Rice will become a world class player, says former team-mate
  • 17 May 2021

Chelsea target Declan Rice will become a world class player, says former team-mate

Thierry Henry’s managerial record: How has the Arsenal legend performed?
  • 17 May 2021

Thierry Henry’s managerial record: How has the Arsenal legend performed?

Huddersfield sign former Arsenal striker
  • 17 May 2021

Huddersfield sign former Arsenal striker

Juventus starlet Fagioli like Del Piero, says agent
  • 19 May 2021

Juventus starlet Fagioli like Del Piero, says agent

Kingsley Coman speaks out on Bayern Munich future
  • 19 May 2021

Kingsley Coman speaks out on Bayern Munich future

Promes to rejoin Spartak Moscow from Ajax
  • 17 May 2021

Promes to rejoin Spartak Moscow from Ajax

Who is Shola Shoretire? Man Utd debut star tipped as the ‘new Sancho’
  • 19 May 2021

Who is Shola Shoretire? Man Utd debut star tipped as the ‘new Sancho’

Man Utd wonderkid Amad Diallo to make senior debut against Real Sociedad?
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd wonderkid Amad Diallo to make senior debut against Real Sociedad?

Summer signing Thiago Silva having influence on Chelsea defenders
  • 19 May 2021

Summer signing Thiago Silva having influence on Chelsea defenders

Man Utd will live to regret not sacking Solskjaer for Pochettino when they had the chance
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd will live to regret not sacking Solskjaer for Pochettino when they had the chance

Sancho among Dortmund’s eight-man list of players to sell
  • 19 May 2021

Sancho among Dortmund’s eight-man list of players to sell

Man Utd need right-back competition: Is Trippier the answer?
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd need right-back competition: Is Trippier the answer?

Liverpool target De Paul could leave Udinese
  • 19 May 2021

Liverpool target De Paul could leave Udinese

Bayern Munich chief keen on signing Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah
  • 19 May 2021

Bayern Munich chief keen on signing Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah

Tottenham target Nicolas Gonzalez comments on transfer rumours amid Dortmund interest
  • 19 May 2021

Tottenham target Nicolas Gonzalez comments on transfer rumours amid Dortmund interest

Mustafi sends heartfelt message to Arsenal ‘family’
  • 17 May 2021

Mustafi sends heartfelt message to Arsenal ‘family’