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

Paul McShane, Manchester United

13 Oct 2021

Why Man Utd have a 35-year-old defender in their Under-23 squad

Georginio Wijnaldum, Liverpool, 2020/21

6 Oct 2021

Wijnaldum struggling at PSG since Liverpool free transfer

Arsenal: Could Mesut Ozil have been the answer this entire time?

6 Oct 2021

Ozil at the heart of Fenerbahce controversy

Is Alexandre Lacazette set to sign a contract extension with Arsenal?

6 Oct 2021

Lacazette headed for Arsenal exit as Arteta targets two Premier League stars

Who is West Ham transfer target Goncalo Guedes?

6 Oct 2021

Liverpool target Diogo Jota's Portugal teammate

Saul Niguez, Chelsea

6 Oct 2021

Is Saul already under threat of being a Chelsea flop?

Dejan Kulusevski reacts to Juventus' Serie A loss to Empoli a day after losing Cristiano Ronaldo to man Utd

29 Sep 2021

Tottenham director Paratici a huge weapon in Kulusevski deal

Mikel Arteta applauds Arsenal fans at end of 2020/21 season

29 Sep 2021

Arsenal want THREE signings in January - so which positions need strengthened?

Leonardo Bonucci

29 Sep 2021

Bonucci: Playing for Guardiola a 'dream' that never came true

Mohamed Salah celebrates for Liverpool against Norwich in the Premier League

29 Sep 2021

'Unstoppable' Salah better than Messi and Ronaldo, says ex-Liverpool forward

Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe playing for PSG

29 Sep 2021

Kroos: Mbappe 'one of the best' so should play for Real Madrid

Zidane, Flick, Conte out, Mourinho in – 31 coaching changes already in Europe’s big five leagues

23 Sep 2021

How Mourinho's incredible start at Roma compares to his past clubs

Kaide Gordon, Norwich v Liverpool

22 Sep 2021

Who is Kaide Gordon? Liverpool's EFL Cup debutant winger

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Diego Costa to Chelsea (2014/15)

22 Sep 2021

What is Diego Costa doing now?

Should Everton cut their losses with an unhappy James Rodriguez?

22 Sep 2021

James Rodriguez to Al Rayyan - what went wrong for ex-Real Madrid star?

Charlie Patino, Arsenal

23 May 2023

Wonderkid Charlie Patino set to make Arsenal debut

Timo Werner has six goals in 31 Premier League games

22 Sep 2021

How Tuchel could save Werner's Chelsea career

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, Premier League, 2021/22

15 Sep 2021

FIFA 22 player ratings: Lukaku, Ronaldo, Grealish, Sancho upgrades

Ederson, Man City

8 Sep 2021

Coronavirus: What Brazilian Premier League players are banned this weekend?

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is wanted by Europe's top clubs

8 Sep 2021

Man Utd and Man City target Haaland says he doesn't score enough