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

Billy Gilmour and Conor Gallagher

25 May 2022

Gallagher vs Gilmour - Who will win place in Chelsea team?

Neymar, PSG, 2021/22

25 May 2022

How Chelsea could line up with Neymar

Ivan Perisic, Inter, 2021/22

22 May 2022

Inter determined to keep Perisic despite Chelsea, Juve & Spurs interest

Paul Pogba, Man Utd, 2021-22

22 May 2022

Pogba to choose Juventus despite late PSG attempt

Boubacar Kamara, Marseille, 2021/22

22 May 2022

Man Utd & Arsenal target Kamara to leave Marseille on free transfer

Frank Lampard, Everton

22 May 2022

Why Chelsea should want 'new John Terry' to work under Lampard

Mbappe 2025 image

22 May 2022

Why Mbappe staying at PSG is great news for England fans

Kalvin Phillips, Leeds, 2021/22

19 May 2022

Man City lead Man Utd in Phillips race - FootballTransfers recap

Declan Rice, West Ham, 2021/22

19 May 2022

Europa League Team of the Season

Gabriel Jesus, Man City, 2021/22

19 May 2022

Arsenal, Juve or Milan? Ranking the contenders to sign Man City star Jesus

Alessio Romagnoli, AC Milan, 2021-22

19 May 2022

Romagnoli to Chelsea: The perfect Rudiger replacement?

Rafa Leao, Milan, 2021-22

19 May 2022

Man Utd transfer target Rafael Leao's Serie A highlights

Cesar Azpilicueta in a Champions League match for Chelsea.

18 May 2022

How much will Azpilicueta cost Barcelona?

Lionel Messi, PSG, 2021/22

18 May 2022

Messi advert teases return to Barcelona

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, 2021/22

18 May 2022

Salah must learn from Coutinho transfer and stay at Liverpool - Carragher

Marc Cucurella, Brighton, 2021/22

18 May 2022

How good is Chelsea and Man City transfer target Cucurella?

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea

13 May 2022

Lukaku's agent speaks out on striker's future - FootballTransfers Recap

Arthur Melo, Juventus, 2021/22

14 May 2022

Arthur looking for Juventus exit after failed Arsenal transfer

Anthony Martial has been put up for sale by Man Utd

13 May 2022

Man Utd willing to sacrifice Martial to aid Osimhen transfer pursuit

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, 2021/22

13 May 2022

Lukaku's agent provides update on Chelsea future amid Inter links