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

Jean-Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting Kane

20 Apr 2023

Forget Man Utd & PSG: Bayern Munich & Harry Kane NEED each other

Marcel Sabitzer in action for Man Utd

13 Apr 2023

'Better than Enzo!' - Man Utd fans react to Sabitzer's Europa League goals

Pablo Torre in action for Barcelona.

13 Apr 2023

Barcelona wonderkid set for RANGERS as financial crisis deepens

Joao Felix, Chelsea, 2022/23

13 Apr 2023

€100m for Joao Felix! Why Chelsea MUST look elsewhere

Jude Bellingham, Dortmund, Liverpool, 2022/23

13 Apr 2023

Liverpool to battle Arsenal for midfield targets after Bellingham collapse

Frank Lampard, Chelsea, 2022/23

13 Apr 2023

Chelsea managerial candidate moves to front of queue to replace Lampard

Emma Hayes, Chelsea, 2022/23

8 Apr 2023

Chelsea

Frank Lampard, Chelsea, 2022/23

6 Apr 2023

FootballTransfers recap

Timo Werner, Kai Havertz

6 Apr 2023

Was Lampard to blame for transfer flops as Chelsea manager?

Frank Lampard, Chelsea, 2022/23

6 Apr 2023

Frank Lampard's return makes PERFECT sense for Chelsea

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2022/23

6 Apr 2023

Marcus Rashford makes final decision amidst PSG links

Mason Mount playing for Chelsea, 2022/23

6 Apr 2023

Why Lampard's Chelsea return could be key to Mount's future

Frenkie de Jong, Manchester United, Barcelona, 2022/23

30 Mar 2023

How Man Utd's De Jong pursuit involves Man City star

Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea, 2022/23

30 Mar 2023

Chelsea star wants Tuchel reunion at Bayern Munich

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2022/23

30 Mar 2023

Arsenal have NOT learned from Chelsea's Mudryk mistake

Evan Ferguson Brighton 2022-23

30 Mar 2023

Brighton to block Man Utd's pursuit of wonderkid

Ilkay Gundogan, Man City, 2021/22

30 Mar 2023

Barcelona put 'bizarre clause' into Gundogan deal

Chelsea loanee Joao Felix

18 Mar 2023

How much will Chelsea have to pay to sign Joao Felix?

Antonio Conte, Tottenham, 2022-23

18 Mar 2023

Antonio Conte: Tottenham's history is one of losers

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, Manchester United

18 Mar 2023

Man Utd dealt blow in De Jong pursuit