- 19 Aug 2023
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
- 19 Aug 2023
FIVE players Man Utd could sign to RESCUE their season
- 19 Aug 2023
Confirmed: Man Utd miss out on Ten Hag's top transfer target
- 19 Aug 2023
Advantage Chelsea! Guardiola and Klopp's rants show fear of Pochettino's Blues
- 19 Aug 2023
Man Utd's next signing will be the Glazers' latest insult to fans
- 18 Aug 2023
How Chelsea will line up with Romeo Lavia
- 17 Aug 2023
The FIVE things Chelsea NEED to do before the transfer window closes
- 17 Aug 2023
Neymar credits Cristiano Ronaldo for Saudi Pro League rise
- 17 Aug 2023
Liverpool to HIJACK Man Utd transfer after Chelsea EMBARRASSMENT
- 13 Aug 2023
Liverpool star 'trusts the club' despite Caicedo & Lavia transfer sagas
- 13 Aug 2023
Kepa to Real Madrid: Chelsea's goalkeeper situation is a MESS
- 13 Aug 2023
Man Utd transfer offer REJECTED for Maguire replacement
- 13 Aug 2023
Neymar receives 'HUGE BID' amid Barcelona interest
- 12 Aug 2023
Barcelona to FINALLY sign Xavi favourite
- 12 Aug 2023
Tottenham fans SLAM Daniel Levy after Harry Kane's Bayern transfer
- 12 Aug 2023
Hijack HIJACKED: Chelsea set to complete RECORD Caicedo transfer
- 12 Aug 2023
Unwanted Man Utd centre-back FINALLY AGREES to leave
- 12 Aug 2023
Chelsea's £160m DOUBLE DEAL won't solve Pochettino's BIG problem
- 12 Aug 2023
How Tottenham will line up WITHOUT Harry Kane
- 12 Aug 2023
Neymar AGREES Barcelona contract - but he CAN'T sign yet
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