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

Rudiger out to prove Lampard wrong, says Ferdinand

23 May 2023

Rudiger out to prove Lampard wrong, says Ferdinand

Man Utd youngster Tahith Chong opens up on future plans

23 May 2023

Man Utd youngster Tahith Chong opens up on future plans

Aouar set to leave Lyon for Juventus in De Sciglio switch

23 May 2023

Aouar set to leave Lyon for Juventus in De Sciglio switch

Lingard reveals inspiration for West Ham move after Man Utd struggles

23 May 2023

Lingard reveals inspiration for West Ham move after Man Utd struggles

Jordan vs LeBron: The NBA GOATs turned football stakeholders

23 May 2023

Jordan vs LeBron: The NBA GOATs turned football stakeholders

Revealed: Man Utd have the most ‘sustainable’ squad in Europe

23 May 2023

Revealed: Man Utd have the most ‘sustainable’ squad in Europe

Klopp reveals his plans for after he leaves Liverpool

23 May 2023

Klopp reveals his plans for after he leaves Liverpool

Manchester United academy chief out to convince Sancho to join

17 May 2021

Manchester United academy chief out to convince Sancho to join

Barcelona to pair Aguero with Messi? How they could line up in 2021/22

23 May 2023

Barcelona to pair Aguero with Messi? How they could line up in 2021/22

Mascherano: Liverpool board lied to me before Barcelona move

23 May 2023

Mascherano: Liverpool board lied to me before Barcelona move

Arteta’s two biggest Arsenal transfer mistakes pinpointed

23 May 2023

Arteta’s two biggest Arsenal transfer mistakes pinpointed

Dortmund youngster has no regrets over leaving Barcelona

23 May 2023

Dortmund youngster has no regrets over leaving Barcelona

Arsenal keen on Lamptey as replacement for Bellerin

23 May 2023

Arsenal keen on Lamptey as replacement for Bellerin

‘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

23 May 2023

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

Klopp responds to criticism of new Liverpool signing Ozan Kabak

23 May 2023

Klopp responds to criticism of new Liverpool signing Ozan Kabak

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

23 May 2023

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

23 May 2023

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?

23 May 2023

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

Huddersfield sign former Arsenal striker

23 May 2023

Huddersfield sign former Arsenal striker