James Shearman

James Shearman

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

Jude Bellingham, Dortmund, Liverpool, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Liverpool are 'choosing not to afford' Jude Bellingham transfer

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Chelsea's THREE summer transfer priorities revealed

Kane Man Utd

27 Apr 2023

'We'll see you in June' - Man Utd fans sing Kane's name in Spurs victory

Ajax Amsterdam

27 Apr 2023

Barcelona and Real Madrid fight over prodigy with BARGAIN release clause

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2022/23

27 Apr 2023

''Talk about wasting money!'' Chelsea owners criticised by former Premier League manager

Bayern Munich head coach Julian Nagelsmann

27 Apr 2023

Ex-Man Utd boss urges Chelsea target Nagelsmann to join rivals

Frank Lampard, Chelsea, 2022/23

27 Apr 2023

How Lampard is making Chelsea job MORE difficult for Pochettino

Hugo Ekitike, PSG

20 Apr 2023

: FootballTransfers recap

Karim Benzema, Real Madrid, 2022/23

20 Apr 2023

Ballon d'Or Benzema! Real Madrid star earns contract extension

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2022/23

20 Apr 2023

'I have a lot to offer' - Chelsea legend pleas to help new owners

Jean-Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting Kane

20 Apr 2023

Forget Man Utd & PSG: Bayern Munich & Harry Kane NEED each other

Marcel Sabitzer in action for Man Utd

13 Apr 2023

'Better than Enzo!' - Man Utd fans react to Sabitzer's Europa League goals

Pablo Torre in action for Barcelona.

13 Apr 2023

Barcelona wonderkid set for RANGERS as financial crisis deepens

Joao Felix, Chelsea, 2022/23

13 Apr 2023

€100m for Joao Felix! Why Chelsea MUST look elsewhere

Jude Bellingham, Dortmund, Liverpool, 2022/23

13 Apr 2023

Liverpool to battle Arsenal for midfield targets after Bellingham collapse

Frank Lampard, Chelsea, 2022/23

13 Apr 2023

Chelsea managerial candidate moves to front of queue to replace Lampard

Emma Hayes, Chelsea, 2022/23

8 Apr 2023

Chelsea

Frank Lampard, Chelsea, 2022/23

6 Apr 2023

FootballTransfers recap

Timo Werner, Kai Havertz

6 Apr 2023

Was Lampard to blame for transfer flops as Chelsea manager?

Frank Lampard, Chelsea, 2022/23

6 Apr 2023

Frank Lampard's return makes PERFECT sense for Chelsea