James Shearman

James Shearman

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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

Chelsea face competition from Arsenal & Juventus for Calhanoglu
  • 19 May 2021

Chelsea face competition from Arsenal & Juventus for Calhanoglu

Ex-Man Utd target Kluivert keen to stay at RB Leipzig ‘for a long time’
  • 19 May 2021

Ex-Man Utd target Kluivert keen to stay at RB Leipzig ‘for a long time’

How De Bruyne transformed Chelsea’s transfer policy
  • 19 May 2021

How De Bruyne transformed Chelsea’s transfer policy

From Dias to Torres: Rating all of Manchester City’s 2020/21 signings
  • 19 May 2021

From Dias to Torres: Rating all of Manchester City’s 2020/21 signings

Dan James reveals what turned around his Man Utd career
  • 19 May 2021

Dan James reveals what turned around his Man Utd career

‘Crystal Palace to decide on future of players at the end of the season’
  • 19 May 2021

‘Crystal Palace to decide on future of players at the end of the season’

Solskjaer: Man Utd see top potential in Amad Diallo
  • 19 May 2021

Solskjaer: Man Utd see top potential in Amad Diallo

Rudiger out to prove Lampard wrong, says Ferdinand
  • 17 May 2021

Rudiger out to prove Lampard wrong, says Ferdinand

Man Utd youngster Tahith Chong opens up on future plans
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd youngster Tahith Chong opens up on future plans

Aouar set to leave Lyon for Juventus in De Sciglio switch
  • 17 May 2021

Aouar set to leave Lyon for Juventus in De Sciglio switch

Lingard reveals inspiration for West Ham move after Man Utd struggles
  • 19 May 2021

Lingard reveals inspiration for West Ham move after Man Utd struggles

Jordan vs LeBron: The NBA GOATs turned football stakeholders
  • 19 May 2021

Jordan vs LeBron: The NBA GOATs turned football stakeholders

Revealed: Man Utd have the most ‘sustainable’ squad in Europe
  • 19 May 2021

Revealed: Man Utd have the most ‘sustainable’ squad in Europe

Klopp reveals his plans for after he leaves Liverpool
  • 19 May 2021

Klopp reveals his plans for after he leaves Liverpool

Manchester United academy chief out to convince Sancho to join
  • 17 May 2021

Manchester United academy chief out to convince Sancho to join

Barcelona to pair Aguero with Messi? How they could line up in 2021/22
  • 19 May 2021

Barcelona to pair Aguero with Messi? How they could line up in 2021/22

Mascherano: Liverpool board lied to me before Barcelona move
  • 17 May 2021

Mascherano: Liverpool board lied to me before Barcelona move

Arteta’s two biggest Arsenal transfer mistakes pinpointed
  • 19 May 2021

Arteta’s two biggest Arsenal transfer mistakes pinpointed

Dortmund youngster has no regrets over leaving Barcelona
  • 19 May 2021

Dortmund youngster has no regrets over leaving Barcelona

Arsenal keen on Lamptey as replacement for Bellerin
  • 17 May 2021

Arsenal keen on Lamptey as replacement for Bellerin