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

Hakim Ziyech, Marokko, 2022
  • 8 Dec 2022

Why Ziyech has flopped for Chelsea but starred at World Cup
Andrea Agnelli, Juventus, 2022-23
  • 1 Dec 2022

Why Juventus crisis hurts Barcelona and Real Madrid
Josko Gvardiol
  • 1 Dec 2022

Gvardiol proves his worth to Chelsea with dominant World Cup display
Cody Gakpo, PSV, Manchester United, 2022/23
  • 1 Dec 2022

Cody Gakpo’s World Cup form tipped to give Man Utd a £20m problem
Endrick, Palmeiras, 2022/23
  • 27 Nov 2022

Real Madrid send officials to negotiate Endrick transfer
Marcus Rashford in action for Man Utd.
  • 27 Nov 2022

Rashford hails Ronaldo despite Man Utd divorce
Lionel Messi in action for Argentina
  • 27 Nov 2022

Messi, Suarez & more: Inter Miami to create Barcelona Dream Team
Richarlison
  • 29 Nov 2022

How Richarlison outshines Neymar, Vinicius & Raphinha for Brazil
Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 24 Nov 2022

Ronaldo, Leao & Felix score! Portugal stars playing for transfers at World Cup
Eduardo Camavinga, France, 2022
  • 24 Nov 2022

Camavinga could be asked to play shock role for France
Thiago Silva for Chelsea
  • 24 Nov 2022

Why Chelsea could lose 'best version of Thiago Silva' on free transfer
Thomas Müller, Germany , 2022/23
  • 18 Nov 2022

Five legendary players who broke out at the World Cup
Ronaldo scandals
  • 18 Nov 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo: Difficult to tell if I’ll be at Man Utd in January

David de Gea in action for Manchester United
  • 18 Nov 2022

'De Gea is fantastic but can't play like Ederson or Alisson' - Van der Sar
Jude Bellingham, Borussia Dortmund, 2022/23
  • 18 Nov 2022

The 10 highest valued Under-21 players at the World Cup
Alejandro Garnacho, Man Utd
  • 18 Nov 2022

Why Ronaldo has caused Garnacho a problem in Argentina
Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 18 Nov 2022

Ex-Chelsea boss Tuchel eyeing three HUGE jobs
Mason Mount playing for Chelsea, 2022/23
  • 17 Nov 2022

Liverpool and Juventus eye Mount move after Chelsea contract uncertainty
Rafael Leao, Milan, 2022/23
  • 17 Nov 2022

Revealed: Real Madrid have put aside €80m to sign Milan star
Denzel Dumfries, Internazionale
  • 17 Nov 2022

Chelsea and Tottenham target Denzel Dumfries available for cut-price fee

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