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

Ravel Morrison, Lazio, 2015-16 season

11 Aug 2021

What happened to Ravel Morrison? The Man Utd wonderkid who was better than Pogba

Jadon Sancho, Manchester United, 2021/22

11 Aug 2021

How Man Utd will line up in 2021-22

Hazard on Ancelotti’s Madrid return: We’ll do great things together

11 Aug 2021

How Real Madrid will line up in 2021-22

Usain Bolt

4 Aug 2021

Olympics superstar Usain Bolt now supports Aston Villa and Man Utd, claims Bailey

Ben White, Arsenal, Premier League

4 Aug 2021

Top 10 most expensive defenders of the summer so far

Real Madrid star Toni Kroos

4 Aug 2021

How Kroos' injury harms Arsenal's playmaker hunt

Man City target Jack Grealish playing in the Premier League for Aston Villa

4 Aug 2021

How Aston Villa are planning on spending Grealish cash

James Maddison: Should Manchester United target him again?

4 Aug 2021

Who could Arsenal give Leicester in part-exchange for Maddison?

Kane transfer stance becomes clearer as Man Utd talk intensifies

4 Aug 2021

Five Premier League stars who have gone on strike to force moves

Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs

31 Mar 2022

NFL legend Mahomes joins Beckham in MLS ownership

Taiwo Awoniyi

28 Jul 2021

'Not everyone would have survived' - former Liverpool striker opens up on his Anfield experience

Liverpool target Adama Traore allegedly ‘pissed off’ with Wolves

28 Jul 2021

Why the time is right for Adama Traore's Liverpool move

Kalvin Phillips has become a vital member of the Leeds United squad

28 Jul 2021

Bielsa compares Liverpool target Kalvin Phillips to Argentina legend

Armando Broja, Chelsea

28 Jul 2021

Armando Broja could save Chelsea MILLIONS in the transfer market this summer

Man Utd want Saul Niguez as Pogba replacement

14 Jul 2021

Griezmann out, Niguez in: How Barcelona could lineup with Saul

Jadon Sancho has been an unused talent for England at Euro 2020

14 Jul 2021

Mourinho highlights major problem with Man Utd's Sancho deal

From Dembele to Griezmann – how Barcelona blew £1bn in the transfer market

14 Jul 2021

Barca on verge of Griezmann-Saul swap deal with Atletico to cut €12m salary

Pep Guardiola

7 Jul 2021

Tebas slams Guardiola's La Liga comments: 'You won titles due to to financial doping'

Raheem Sterling, Manchester City

7 Jul 2021

Sterling to Real Madrid? England star's not fooling anyone with Euro 2020 form

Jack Grealish, England

1 Sept 2021

Mourinho: Every team needs a player like Grealish!