- 19 May 2021
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
- 17 May 2021
Former Palace chairman slams ‘hypocrisy’ of players over Super League
- 19 May 2021
‘It stinks of the American system’ – Allardyce points finger at Arsenal, Man Utd and Liverpool
- 19 May 2021
Pogba out, De Gea in doubt: The Manchester United players who could leave this summer
- 19 May 2021
Caleta-Car’s form ‘disappoints’ France legend after failed Liverpool move
- 19 May 2021
Pogba signs deal with Amazon, Man Utd star to release ‘The Pogmentary’
- 19 May 2021
Chelsea face competition from Arsenal & Juventus for Calhanoglu
- 19 May 2021
Ex-Man Utd target Kluivert keen to stay at RB Leipzig ‘for a long time’
- 19 May 2021
How De Bruyne transformed Chelsea’s transfer policy
- 19 May 2021
From Dias to Torres: Rating all of Manchester City’s 2020/21 signings
- 19 May 2021
Dan James reveals what turned around his Man Utd career
- 19 May 2021
‘Crystal Palace to decide on future of players at the end of the season’
- 19 May 2021
Solskjaer: Man Utd see top potential in Amad Diallo
- 17 May 2021
Rudiger out to prove Lampard wrong, says Ferdinand
- 19 May 2021
Man Utd youngster Tahith Chong opens up on future plans
- 17 May 2021
Aouar set to leave Lyon for Juventus in De Sciglio switch
- 19 May 2021
Lingard reveals inspiration for West Ham move after Man Utd struggles
- 19 May 2021
Jordan vs LeBron: The NBA GOATs turned football stakeholders
- 19 May 2021
Revealed: Man Utd have the most ‘sustainable’ squad in Europe
- 19 May 2021
Klopp reveals his plans for after he leaves Liverpool
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