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

Pablo Torre in action for Barcelona.

14 Apr 2023

Barcelona wonderkid set for RANGERS amid financial crisis

Joao Felix, Chelsea, 2022/23

13 Apr 2023

€100m for Joao Felix! Why Chelsea MUST look elsewhere

Jude Bellingham, Dortmund, Liverpool, 2022/23

13 Apr 2023

Liverpool to battle Arsenal for midfield targets after Bellingham collapse

Frank Lampard, Chelsea, 2022/23

13 Apr 2023

Chelsea move to replace Frank Lampard with Spurs target

Chelsea's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

8 Apr 2023

Aubameyang is back! Striker could have Chelsea future under Lampard

Frank Lampard, Chelsea, 2022/23

7 Apr 2023

Lampard's INCREDIBLE Chelsea return and Rashford's FINAL Man Utd decision: FootballTransfers recap

Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Al Nassr

6 Apr 2023

Ronaldo, Haaland & SIX players with more goals than Chelsea in 2023

Kai Havertz, Chelsea, 2022/23

6 Apr 2023

Was Lampard to blame for transfer flops Havertz, Ziyech & Werner?

Frank Lampard, Chelsea, 2022/23

6 Apr 2023

Frank Lampard's return makes PERFECT sense for Chelsea

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2022/23

6 Apr 2023

Marcus Rashford makes final decision amidst PSG links

Mason Mount playing for Chelsea, 2022/23

6 Apr 2023

Why Lampard's Chelsea return could be key to Mount's future

Frenkie de Jong, Manchester United, Barcelona, 2022/23

30 Mar 2023

How Man Utd's De Jong pursuit involves Man City star

Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea, 2022/23

30 Mar 2023

Chelsea star wants Tuchel reunion at Bayern Munich

Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea, 2022/23

30 Mar 2023

Arsenal have NOT learned from Chelsea's Mudryk mistake

Evan Ferguson Brighton 2022-23

30 Mar 2023

Brighton to block Man Utd's pursuit of wonderkid

Randal Kolo Muani, Frankfurt, 2022/23

30 Mar 2023

Bellingham, Osimhen, Kolo Muani? Who will be football's next €100m star?

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, Manchester United

18 Mar 2023

Man Utd dealt blow in De Jong pursuit

Chelsea loanee Joao Felix

18 Mar 2023

How much will Chelsea have to pay to sign Joao Felix?

Antonio Conte, Tottenham, 2021-22

18 Mar 2023

Antonio Conte: Tottenham's history is one of losers

Moises Caicedo, Brighton, Arsenal, Chelsea

18 Mar 2023

Arsenal lining up 'huge' bid for Chelsea target