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

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang playing for Arsenal in a Premier League game against Burnley in the 2021-22 season.

22 Dec 2021

Vlahovic in, Aubameyang out: What Arsenal need in January transfer window

Lionel Messi wins Ballon d'Or

22 Dec 2021

Revealed: Messi's incredible impact on PSG's social media following

Cesar Azpilicueta, Chelsea

22 Dec 2021

Can Chelsea afford to lose captain Azpilicueta to Barcelona?

Mohamed Salah in action, Liverpool v Atletico Madrid

15 Dec 2021

How Chelsea, Arsenal & Liverpool's transfer plans will change with AFCON postponement

Donny van de Beek, Manchester United, 2021/22

15 Dec 2021

Donny van de Beek's Man Utd prospects under Rangnick

Shearer: Martial isn’t good enough to be Man United’s main striker

15 Dec 2021

Rangnick told to get rid of Man Utd's wantaway star

Joao Felix during Atletico Madrid's LaLiga match vs Athletic

8 Dec 2021

Is time up for Joao Felix at Atletico Madrid?

Nathaniel Phillips didn’t foresee ‘any scenario’ which would lead to Liverpool first team

8 Dec 2021

Phillips is no Maldini! West Ham would be crazy to pay £20m for Liverpool backup

Tino Anjorin after scoring for Lokomotiv Moscow in the Europa League

8 Dec 2021

How Rangnick to Man Utd affects Chelsea wonderkid

Attila Szalai has been linked with a transfer to Chelsea

8 Dec 2021

Do Chelsea need Attila Szalai?

Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah

1 Dec 2021

Arsenal should sell Nketiah in January

Harry Maguire, Man Utd v Atalanta, 2021-22

1 Dec 2021

£80m Maguire is worse than Evans

Chiesa, Romero and the top five Serie A signings of the season

1 Dec 2021

How Chelsea could sign Chiesa next summer

Saul Niguez, Chelsea

1 Dec 2021

Now or never for Saul Niguez at Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino, PSG boss linked with Man Utd

24 Nov 2021

What is Pochettino’s record as manager?

Tuchel addresses Chilwell future at Chelsea

24 Nov 2021

Five possible replacements for injured Chelsea star Chilwell

The Best Premier League Transfers ever: Edwin van der Sar to Man Utd (2005/06)

24 Nov 2021

Van der Sar is ex-player Man Utd need, not Carrick or Solskjaer

Mason Mount in action for Chelsea in the 2021/22 season

24 Nov 2021

Why there's ZERO chance Mount leaves Chelsea

Luis Enrique has been linked with a return to Barcelona

24 Nov 2021

Forget Rodgers, Man Utd's saviour is Luis Enrique

Why does Dani Alves wear No.8 for Barcelona?

17 Nov 2021

When will Dani Alves make his Barcelona debut?