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

Chelsea star Raheem Sterling.

12 Oct 2023

Chelsea star hails Sterling after England snub

Eden Hazard

5 Oct 2023

'I would retire' - Eden Hazard's brother offers advice to Chelsea legend

Thomas Tuchel and the Bayern Munich

5 Oct 2023

Bayern legend rejects Premier League move in favour of Munich return

Romelu Lukaku celebrates his first Roma goal against Empoli

5 Oct 2023

The INCREDIBLE Romelu Lukaku stat that will FRUSTRATE Chelsea fans

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

5 Oct 2023

West Ham target £60m Arsenal star compared to Mason Mount

Mauricio Pochettino and the Chelsea badge on a blue abstract background

5 Oct 2023

Chelsea target's market value DOUBLES after Dortmund contract extension

A silhouette of Antonio Mateu Lahoz with the Saudi Arabian flag

28 Sept 2023

Saudi Arabia plot bizarre Premier League transfers

Steven Gerrard

28 Sept 2023

Ex-Man Utd star to sign for Steven Gerrard in Saudi Arabia

Kai Havertz, Arsenal

28 Sept 2023

Chelsea's £45m signing already an upgrade on Kai Havertz

Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring for Napoli against Fiorentina in Serie A

28 Sept 2023

Saudi Arabia lead Real Madrid & Chelsea in race to sign Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, TikTok

27 Sept 2023

Osimhen row EXPLODES! Man Utd target threatens to sue Napoli

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea

26 Sept 2023

Revealed: Chelsea owners ignored Pochettino's transfer 'appeal'

Erik ten Hag and the Manchester United badge on a red abstract background

26 Sept 2023

Ten Hag faces BIZARRE criticism over Cristiano Ronaldo's Man Utd exit

Ivan Toney, Chelsea

26 Sept 2023

Why Ivan Toney would be Chelsea's BEST signing under Todd Boehly

Pep Guardiola, Man City

26 Sept 2023

Revealed: Man City are monitoring 22-year-old Bundesliga sensation

The Real Madrid and Barcelona badges on a red and blue smoky background

26 Sept 2023

Barcelona dealt transfer blow as target 'would rather join Real Madrid'

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, 2023/24

21 Sept 2023

Romelu Lukaku dealt fresh BLOW after Chelsea exit

Andre Onana, Man Utd

21 Sept 2023

Why Man Utd fans can be optimistic after Onana's Champions League mistake

Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea, 2023/24

21 Sept 2023

Chelsea have €60m striker on January shortlist as Jackson struggles

Hazard Chelsea

14 Sept 2023

REVEALED: Why wonderkid REJECTED Chelsea in favour of La Liga move