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

Keita struggles, Thiago contrast: Why Liverpool will miss Wijnaldum
  • 19 May 2021

Keita struggles, Thiago contrast: Why Liverpool will miss Wijnaldum

Real Madrid alert to Riyad Mahrez situation
  • 19 May 2021

Real Madrid alert to Riyad Mahrez situation

‘Barcelona’s Suarez mistake being made by Real Madrid with Sergio Ramos’
  • 17 May 2021

‘Barcelona’s Suarez mistake being made by Real Madrid with Sergio Ramos’

Pogba on transfer speculation: I’m enjoying myself at Manchester United
  • 19 May 2021

Pogba on transfer speculation: I’m enjoying myself at Manchester United

Sancho to Man Utd would be Van de Beek 2.0 – Berbatov
  • 19 May 2021

Sancho to Man Utd would be Van de Beek 2.0 – Berbatov

Odegaard to Arsenal: How have the Gunners’ previous No.11s fared?
  • 19 May 2021

Odegaard to Arsenal: How have the Gunners’ previous No.11s fared?

Leverkusen in talks to sign out-of-favour Premier League winner
  • 19 May 2021

Leverkusen in talks to sign out-of-favour Premier League winner

Bayern Munich legend Ribery open to Bundesliga return
  • 19 May 2021

Bayern Munich legend Ribery open to Bundesliga return

Real Madrid winger Kubo reveals why Villarreal loan was cut short
  • 19 May 2021

Real Madrid winger Kubo reveals why Villarreal loan was cut short

Chelsea’s £10,316-per-minute man heading for another loan
  • 19 May 2021

Chelsea’s £10,316-per-minute man heading for another loan

Ceballos: I still think I can succeed at Real Madrid
  • 19 May 2021

Ceballos: I still think I can succeed at Real Madrid

‘I wouldn’t mind seeing Grealish at Old Trafford,’ says Man Utd legend
  • 19 May 2021

‘I wouldn’t mind seeing Grealish at Old Trafford,’ says Man Utd legend

Who benefits from Luka Jovic’s departure from Real Madrid?
  • 17 May 2021

Who benefits from Luka Jovic’s departure from Real Madrid?

Patson Daka agents dismiss Premier League transfer links
  • 19 May 2021

Patson Daka agents dismiss Premier League transfer links

Bryan Reynolds: The US prodigy following in McKennie’s footsteps at Juventus
  • 19 May 2021

Bryan Reynolds: The US prodigy following in McKennie’s footsteps at Juventus

Fikayo Tomori to Leeds: A perfect fit?
  • 19 May 2021

Fikayo Tomori to Leeds: A perfect fit?

What to expect from Chelsea in the January transfer window
  • 19 May 2021

What to expect from Chelsea in the January transfer window

Aston Villa interested in Inter midfielder Matias Vecino
  • 19 May 2021

Aston Villa interested in Inter midfielder Matias Vecino

Why Arsenal are interested in Norwich star Emi Buendia
  • 20 May 2021

Why Arsenal are interested in Norwich star Emi Buendia

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Roy Keane to Manchester United (1993/94)
  • 19 May 2021

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Roy Keane to Manchester United (1993/94)