- 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
Fikayo Tomori to Leeds: A perfect fit?
- 19 May 2021
What to expect from Chelsea in the January transfer window
- 19 May 2021
Aston Villa interested in Inter midfielder Matias Vecino
- 20 May 2021
Why Arsenal are interested in Norwich star Emi Buendia
- 19 May 2021
Bad Transfers: Angel Di Maria to Man Utd, 2014
- 17 May 2021
Pogba has failed to live up to expectations at Man Utd – Meulensteen
- 17 May 2021
Bayern keen on Gladbach’s Zakaria and Neuhaus
- 19 May 2021
Could Marco Asensio leave Real Madrid for Arsenal or Liverpool?
- 17 May 2021
Bale ‘nowhere near’ the player he was, says Bent
- 19 May 2021
Bad Transfers: Fernando Torres to Chelsea, 2011
- 17 May 2021
Eduardo Camavinga subject to war of Super Agents
- 19 May 2021
Cavani and Van de Beek making progress – Solskjaer
- 17 May 2021
Messi joining Man City would make me very happy! – Zabaleta
- 17 May 2021
Eduardo Camavinga: ‘The other clubs are not for now’
- 17 May 2021
Koeman to allow Puig and Alena to leave Barcelona in January
- 19 May 2021
Why Juventus and PSG may consider a Dybala-Icardi swap deal
- 19 May 2021
Liverpool transfer target Malick Thiaw on interest from Premier League champions
- 17 May 2021
Pogba branded ‘top level’ by Deschamps amid Man Utd exit rumours
- 17 May 2021
Luis Fabiano: I received offers from Barcelona and Real Madrid
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