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

Bayern Munich legend Ribery open to Bundesliga return
  • 23 May 2023

Bayern Munich legend Ribery open to Bundesliga return

Real Madrid winger Kubo reveals why Villarreal loan was cut short
  • 23 May 2023

Real Madrid winger Kubo reveals why Villarreal loan was cut short

Chelsea’s £10,316-per-minute man heading for another loan
  • 23 May 2023

Chelsea’s £10,316-per-minute man heading for another loan

Ceballos: I still think I can succeed at Real Madrid
  • 23 May 2023

Ceballos: I still think I can succeed at Real Madrid

‘I wouldn’t mind seeing Grealish at Old Trafford,’ says Man Utd legend
  • 23 May 2023

‘I wouldn’t mind seeing Grealish at Old Trafford,’ says Man Utd legend

Who benefits from Luka Jovic’s departure from Real Madrid?
  • 23 May 2023

Who benefits from Luka Jovic’s departure from Real Madrid?

Patson Daka agents dismiss Premier League transfer links
  • 23 May 2023

Patson Daka agents dismiss Premier League transfer links

Bryan Reynolds: The US prodigy following in McKennie’s footsteps at Juventus
  • 23 May 2023

Bryan Reynolds: The US prodigy following in McKennie’s footsteps at Juventus

Fikayo Tomori to Leeds: A perfect fit?
  • 23 May 2023

Fikayo Tomori to Leeds: A perfect fit?

What to expect from Chelsea in the January transfer window
  • 23 May 2023

What to expect from Chelsea in the January transfer window

Aston Villa interested in Inter midfielder Matias Vecino
  • 23 May 2023

Aston Villa interested in Inter midfielder Matias Vecino

Why Arsenal are interested in Norwich star Emi Buendia
  • 23 May 2023

Why Arsenal are interested in Norwich star Emi Buendia

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Roy Keane to Manchester United (1993/94)
  • 23 May 2023

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Roy Keane to Manchester United (1993/94)

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Eric Cantona to Manchester United (1992/93)
  • 23 May 2023

The Best Premier League Transfers Ever: Eric Cantona to Manchester United (1992/93)

Bad Transfers: Angel Di Maria to Man Utd, 2014
  • 23 May 2023

Bad Transfers: Angel Di Maria to Man Utd, 2014

Pogba has failed to live up to expectations at Man Utd – Meulensteen
  • 23 May 2023

Pogba has failed to live up to expectations at Man Utd – Meulensteen

Bayern keen on Gladbach’s Zakaria and Neuhaus
  • 23 May 2023

Bayern keen on Gladbach’s Zakaria and Neuhaus

Could Marco Asensio leave Real Madrid for Arsenal or Liverpool?
  • 23 May 2023

Could Marco Asensio leave Real Madrid for Arsenal or Liverpool?

Bale ‘nowhere near’ the player he was, says Bent
  • 23 May 2023

Bale ‘nowhere near’ the player he was, says Bent

Bad Transfers: Fernando Torres to Chelsea, 2011
  • 23 May 2023

Bad Transfers: Fernando Torres to Chelsea, 2011