- 17 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
- 19 May 2021
Barcelona to pair Aguero with Messi? How they could line up in 2021/22
- 17 May 2021
Mascherano: Liverpool board lied to me before Barcelona move
- 19 May 2021
Arteta’s two biggest Arsenal transfer mistakes pinpointed
- 19 May 2021
Dortmund youngster has no regrets over leaving Barcelona
- 17 May 2021
Arsenal keen on Lamptey as replacement for Bellerin
- 19 May 2021
‘Real Madrid have a very limited squad’
- 19 May 2021
Abraham dropped from Chelsea squad ‘not as punishment’, says Tuchel
- 19 May 2021
Klopp responds to criticism of new Liverpool signing Ozan Kabak
- 19 May 2021
Man Utd given boost in Martinez pursuit as Inter still owe £43m for Lukaku
- 17 May 2021
Chelsea target Declan Rice will become a world class player, says former team-mate
- 17 May 2021
Thierry Henry’s managerial record: How has the Arsenal legend performed?
- 17 May 2021
Huddersfield sign former Arsenal striker
- 19 May 2021
Juventus starlet Fagioli like Del Piero, says agent
- 19 May 2021
Kingsley Coman speaks out on Bayern Munich future
- 17 May 2021
Promes to rejoin Spartak Moscow from Ajax
- 19 May 2021
Who is Shola Shoretire? Man Utd debut star tipped as the ‘new Sancho’
- 19 May 2021
Man Utd wonderkid Amad Diallo to make senior debut against Real Sociedad?
- 19 May 2021
Summer signing Thiago Silva having influence on Chelsea defenders
- 19 May 2021
Man Utd will live to regret not sacking Solskjaer for Pochettino when they had the chance
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