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

Graham Potter Brighton

15 Sep 2022

Two players Graham Potter MUST sell at Chelsea

Raphinha, Barcelona, 2021/22

10 Sep 2022

How Neymar impacted Raphinha's Chelsea rejection

Aaron Wan-Bissaka Man Utd 2022-23

10 Sep 2022

How Man Utd director saved Wan-Bissaka's career... for now

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2022-23

10 Sep 2022

Chelsea target Man Utd star on free transfer… and it's not Ronaldo!

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool, 2021/22

10 Sep 2022

Agent: Trent Alexander-Arnold's 'arrogance' the reason for Liverpool struggles

Graham Potter Brighton

10 Sep 2022

Revealed: Five Chelsea players set for role changes under Graham Potter

Graham Potter Brighton

8 Sep 2022

Why £21m for Graham Potter is a BARGAIN for Chelsea

Conor Gallagher in action for Chelsea.

8 Sep 2022

Gallagher, Broja & the Chelsea youngsters Tuchel has left Graham Potter with

New Chelsea manager Graham Potter in on the Brighton touchline.

8 Sep 2022

How Chelsea could line up under Graham Potter

Graham Potter Brighton

8 Sep 2022

The player Graham Potter wishes Tuchel never sold at Chelsea

Todd Boehly, Chelsea owner

23 May 2023

Which Chelsea players will be offered new contracts?

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, 2021/22

2 Sep 2022

Which players does Ancelotti want to retire at Real Madrid?

Ajax’s Edson Alvarez dreaming of move to Manchester City

2 Sep 2022

Chelsea want €50m Edson Alvarez in January despite Zakaria loan

Ten Hag, Rangnick, ManUtd

2 Sep 2022

How Rangnick's Man Utd transfer plans differed to Ten Hag's

Jude Bellingham, Dortmund, 2021/22

2 Sep 2022

How Arthur loan helps Liverpool with Bellingham pursuit

Arsenal's Hector Bellerin is wanted by Barcelona

23 May 2023

What time does the summer transfer window close?

Wesley Fofana, Leicester, 2022/23

31 Aug 2022

How Chelsea will line up with Wesley Fofana

Antony, Ajax, 2022/23

30 Aug 2022

How Ten Hag's Man Utd will line up with Antony

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Man Utd targets De Jong and Memphis in England - Football Transfer recap

Amad Diallo Man Utd 2022-23

29 Aug 2022

Amad Diallo's value PLUMMETS as Man Utd flop set for another loan stint