- 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
- 19 May 2021
Man Utd need right-back competition: Is Trippier the answer?
- 19 May 2021
Liverpool target De Paul could leave Udinese
- 19 May 2021
Bayern Munich chief keen on signing Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah
- 19 May 2021
Tottenham target Nicolas Gonzalez comments on transfer rumours amid Dortmund interest
- 17 May 2021
Mustafi sends heartfelt message to Arsenal ‘family’
- 19 May 2021
Keita struggles, Thiago contrast: Why Liverpool will miss Wijnaldum
- 19 May 2021
Real Madrid alert to Riyad Mahrez situation
- 17 May 2021
‘Barcelona’s Suarez mistake being made by Real Madrid with Sergio Ramos’
- 19 May 2021
Pogba on transfer speculation: I’m enjoying myself at Manchester United
- 19 May 2021
Sancho to Man Utd would be Van de Beek 2.0 – Berbatov
- 19 May 2021
Odegaard to Arsenal: How have the Gunners’ previous No.11s fared?
- 19 May 2021
Leverkusen in talks to sign out-of-favour Premier League winner
- 19 May 2021
Bayern Munich legend Ribery open to Bundesliga return
- 19 May 2021
Real Madrid winger Kubo reveals why Villarreal loan was cut short
- 19 May 2021
Chelsea’s £10,316-per-minute man heading for another loan
- 19 May 2021
Ceballos: I still think I can succeed at Real Madrid
- 19 May 2021
‘I wouldn’t mind seeing Grealish at Old Trafford,’ says Man Utd legend
- 17 May 2021
Who benefits from Luka Jovic’s departure from Real Madrid?
- 19 May 2021
Patson Daka agents dismiss Premier League transfer links
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