- 7 Mar 2024
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
- 7 Mar 2024
Liverpool eyeing up summer move for 'next Javier Mascherano'
- 7 Mar 2024
Barcelona face 'complicated' pursuit of Man City star
- 29 Feb 2024
Man Utd send scouts to watch Serie A star 'multiple times'
- 29 Feb 2024
Tottenham's first summer transfer deal announced by Ornstein
- 29 Feb 2024
Liverpool set asking price for 'world-class' Carabao Cup hero
- 29 Feb 2024
Revealed: Barcelona 'closely monitoring' Atletico Madrid star
- 24 Feb 2024
Man City weighing up summer move for top Real Madrid target
- 24 Feb 2024
Chelsea eyeing up Arsenal star to replace £25m summer transfer flop
- 24 Feb 2024
'They're liars!' Karim Benzema rubbishes Saudi Pro League exit rumours
- 24 Feb 2024
Man City could return for summer target as Bernardo Silva replacement
- 24 Feb 2024
Man Utd failed to fulfil Ten Hag's January transfer wish
- 22 Feb 2024
Chelsea send scouts to watch Barcelona star versus top target Osimhen
- 22 Feb 2024
Man Utd's major transfer blunder could cost them Champions League football
- 22 Feb 2024
'He reminds me of Petr!' Ex-Chelsea star likens Djordje Petrovic to Cech
- 22 Feb 2024
Revealed: Liverpool's first-choice Xabi Alonso alternative
- 15 Feb 2024
Revealed: Arsenal are preparing to lose Mikel Arteta favourite in summer
- 15 Feb 2024
Why Chelsea may have already decided Pochettino's replacement
- 15 Feb 2024
Revealed: Newcastle set HUGE asking price for Man Utd's top target
- 10 Feb 2024
Hudson-Odoi's form makes Chelsea's €70m Mudryk transfer look even worse
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