- 14 Mar 2023
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
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Arsenal loan star Folarin Balogun up for Ligue 1 award
- 9 Mar 2023
Arsenal learn Asensio's wage demands as Madrid contract talks collapse
- 9 Mar 2023
Wout Weghorst: Man Utd striker set for surprise summer transfer
- 23 May 2023
Football Manager 2023 transfer budgets: Man Utd, Madrid, PSG & Europe's big clubs
- 23 May 2023
Football Manager 2023 wonderkids: The best young goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards
- 2 Mar 2023
Ex-Man Utd & Chelsea striker set to sign for Malaysian champions
- 2 Mar 2023
Messi, Ronaldo & seven players with more goals than Chelsea in 2023
- 2 Mar 2023
Bernardo Silva to Barcelona: Man City star's asking price revealed
- 2 Mar 2023
How Chelsea could line up under Luis Enrique
- 2 Mar 2023
Man Utd join race for 'next Luis Suarez'
- 23 May 2023
ONE goal in FIVE games! Chelsea in crisis after £600m transfer spend
- 23 May 2023
Koulibaly reveals which Chelsea signings have been 'magic'
- 23 May 2023
Andrey Santos' future takes unexpected twist
- 23 May 2023
Julian Araujo compared to Barcelona legend as Mexico star given glowing report
- 23 May 2023
‘Lack of f**king respect!’: Thiago Silva hits out over Enzo Chelsea critics
- 23 May 2023
Man City identify Joao Cancelo replacement
- 23 May 2023
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