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

Juventus starlet Fagioli like Del Piero, says agent
  • 19 May 2021

Juventus starlet Fagioli like Del Piero, says agent

Kingsley Coman speaks out on Bayern Munich future
  • 23 May 2023

Kingsley Coman speaks out on Bayern Munich future

Promes to rejoin Spartak Moscow from Ajax
  • 17 May 2021

Promes to rejoin Spartak Moscow from Ajax

Who is Shola Shoretire? Man Utd debut star tipped as the ‘new Sancho’
  • 23 May 2023

Who is Shola Shoretire? Man Utd debut star tipped as the ‘new Sancho’

Man Utd wonderkid Amad Diallo to make senior debut against Real Sociedad?
  • 23 May 2023

Man Utd wonderkid Amad Diallo to make senior debut against Real Sociedad?

Summer signing Thiago Silva having influence on Chelsea defenders
  • 23 May 2023

Summer signing Thiago Silva having influence on Chelsea defenders

Man Utd will live to regret not sacking Solskjaer for Pochettino when they had the chance
  • 23 May 2023

Man Utd will live to regret not sacking Solskjaer for Pochettino when they had the chance

Sancho among Dortmund’s eight-man list of players to sell
  • 23 May 2023

Sancho among Dortmund’s eight-man list of players to sell

Man Utd need right-back competition: Is Trippier the answer?
  • 23 May 2023

Man Utd need right-back competition: Is Trippier the answer?

Liverpool target De Paul could leave Udinese
  • 23 May 2023

Liverpool target De Paul could leave Udinese

Bayern Munich chief keen on signing Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah
  • 23 May 2023

Bayern Munich chief keen on signing Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah

Tottenham target Nicolas Gonzalez comments on transfer rumours amid Dortmund interest
  • 23 May 2023

Tottenham target Nicolas Gonzalez comments on transfer rumours amid Dortmund interest

Mustafi sends heartfelt message to Arsenal ‘family’
  • 23 May 2023

Mustafi sends heartfelt message to Arsenal ‘family’

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
  • 23 May 2023

Real Madrid alert to Riyad Mahrez situation

‘Barcelona’s Suarez mistake being made by Real Madrid with Sergio Ramos’
  • 23 May 2023

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

Pogba on transfer speculation: I’m enjoying myself at Manchester United
  • 23 May 2023

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

Sancho to Man Utd would be Van de Beek 2.0 – Berbatov
  • 23 May 2023

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

Odegaard to Arsenal: How have the Gunners’ previous No.11s fared?
  • 23 May 2023

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

Leverkusen in talks to sign out-of-favour Premier League winner
  • 23 May 2023

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