- 12 Aug 2022
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
- 12 Aug 2022
Revealed: PSG's Marcus Rashford alternative
- 12 Aug 2022
Revealed: Man Utd's goalkeeper shortlist
- 7 Aug 2022
Man Utd and Chelsea learn Bayern's Pavard transfer stance
- 7 Aug 2022
Why this season is make or break for Havertz's Chelsea career
- 7 Aug 2022
Six Barcelona players not given La Liga shirt numbers
- 7 Aug 2022
Wesley Fofana to Chelsea: How Hudson-Odoi could help transfer over the line
- 2 Aug 2022
Five Chelsea players who need a transfer this summer
- 2 Aug 2022
Five transfers that could be completed this week
- 31 Jul 2022
Why Chelsea needed to sign Gabriel Jesus AND Sterling from Man City
- 31 Jul 2022
Samuel Umtiti nears Barcelona exit as shock suitor emerges
- 31 Jul 2022
Lewandowski could break 13-year-old Ibrahimovic record at Barcelona
- 31 Jul 2022
Chelsea set to gain revenge on Barcelona with Kepa deal
- 31 Jul 2022
The truth hurts! Man Utd NEED to keep Sir Alex Ferguson away
- 31 Jul 2022
Man Utd's friendly loss highlights transfer work that needs to be done
- 29 Jul 2022
'If Virgil van Dijk is a Rolls Royce, Saliba is a Bentley'
- 29 Jul 2022
How Lampard can rely on Chelsea to save Everton's Premier League status
- 29 Jul 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo OUT of Man Utd squad after exit talks
- 29 Jul 2022
How Barcelona's Kounde signing could tempt De Jong into Man Utd move
- 28 Jul 2022
Winners and losers of Barcelona signing Kounde
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