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

Callum Hudson-Odoi playing for Chelsea in pre-season

22 Aug 2023

£70m Bayern offer to £4m Fulham bid: Hudson-Odoi is Chelsea's latest transfer fail

Neymar PSG 2022-23

19 Aug 2023

PSG close to signing €100 million Neymar replacement

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

19 Aug 2023

Roy Keane slams Man Utd star fans 'love to bits' after Tottenham loss

Erik ten Hag and the Manchester United badge, on a background of a panorama of Old Trafford in red

19 Aug 2023

FIVE players Man Utd could sign to RESCUE their season

Erik ten Hag and the Manchester United badge, on a background of a panorama of Old Trafford in red

19 Aug 2023

Confirmed: Man Utd miss out on Ten Hag's top transfer target

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

19 Aug 2023

Advantage Chelsea! Guardiola and Klopp's rants show fear of Pochettino's Blues

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd

19 Aug 2023

Man Utd's next signing will be the Glazers' latest insult to fans

Romeo Lavia at Chelsea

18 Aug 2023

How Chelsea will line up with Romeo Lavia

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24

17 Aug 2023

The FIVE things Chelsea NEED to do before the transfer window closes

Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo are the best-paid players in the world

17 Aug 2023

Neymar credits Cristiano Ronaldo for Saudi Pro League rise

Jurgen Klopp and the Liverpool badge on a red and black abstract background

17 Aug 2023

Liverpool to HIJACK Man Utd transfer after Chelsea EMBARRASSMENT

Moises Caicedo, Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool

13 Aug 2023

Liverpool star 'trusts the club' despite Caicedo & Lavia transfer sagas

Kepa Arrizabalaga, Chelsea, 2022/23

13 Aug 2023

Kepa to Real Madrid: Chelsea's goalkeeper situation is a MESS

Harry Maguire, Man Utd, 2022/23

13 Aug 2023

Man Utd transfer offer REJECTED for Maguire replacement

Neymar playing for PSG

13 Aug 2023

Neymar receives 'HUGE BID' amid Barcelona interest

Xavi, Barcelona

12 Aug 2023

Barcelona to FINALLY sign Xavi favourite

Harry Kane, Bayern

12 Aug 2023

Tottenham fans SLAM Daniel Levy after Harry Kane's Bayern transfer

Moises Caicedo, Brighton, Chelsea, 2022/23

12 Aug 2023

Hijack HIJACKED: Chelsea set to complete RECORD Caicedo transfer

Erik ten Hag and the Manchester United badge, on a background of a panorama of Old Trafford in red

12 Aug 2023

Unwanted Man Utd centre-back FINALLY AGREES to leave

Mauricio Pochettino and the Chelsea badge on a blue abstract background

12 Aug 2023

Chelsea's £160m DOUBLE DEAL won't solve Pochettino's BIG problem