- 18 Feb 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
- 18 Feb 2023
Andrey Santos' future takes unexpected twist
- 18 Feb 2023
Julian Araujo compared to Barcelona legend as Mexico star given glowing report
- 18 Feb 2023
‘Lack of f**king respect!’: Thiago Silva hits out over Enzo Chelsea critics
- 16 Feb 2023
Man City identify Joao Cancelo replacement
- 16 Feb 2023
Revealed: The Chelsea players whose values have doubled this season
- 16 Feb 2023
Real Madrid told to pay €60m to re-sign Kubo
- 16 Feb 2023
Ranking the FIVE strikers Chelsea should target
- 14 Feb 2023
Who is Evan Ndicka? The Frankfurt star set to join Barcelona
- 10 Feb 2023
How Chelsea could stop Spurs signing England international
- 9 Feb 2023
Liverpool shouldn't have ignored Haaland transfer advice
- 9 Feb 2023
Chelsea MUST start Fofana after Aubameyang exit
- 4 Mar 2023
From Sterling to Koulibaly: Grading Chelsea's summer transfer business
- 19 Oct 2023
Football Manager 2023 release clauses: The best players to target
- 19 Oct 2023
Football Manager 2023 top bargains: All the best cheap signings
- 19 Oct 2023
Football Manager 2023 best players: All the top forwards, midfielders, defenders and goalkeepers
- 19 Oct 2023
Football Manager 2023 free transfers: Best goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards
- 5 Feb 2023
The unbelievable Martial stat that proves Man Utd have to sell
- 4 Feb 2023
'Proper hard man!' - Man Utd fans react to Sabitzer's 'impressive' cameo
- 4 Feb 2023
Pep tells Haaland which Premier League star he needs to watch to improve
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