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

Barcelona, Teamfoto, Robert Lewandowski, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Barcelona 'fear' the return of loan player

Victor Osimhen, Napoli, 2022-23

23 May 2023

Man Utd told Victor Osimhen transfer fee

Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Chelsea, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Enzo, Caicedo, Nunes - which midfielder should Chelsea prioritise?

Anthony Martial, Man Utd, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Manchester United MUST replace Anthony Martial

Andrey Santos - the "next Busquets"?

23 May 2023

Chelsea's Andrey Santos following in Neymar and Julian Alvarez's footsteps

Malang Sarr, Monaco, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Monaco make big decision over Chelsea loanee Malang Sarr

Gavi, Barcelona, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Barcelona close to unlocking Gavi contract

Todd Boehly, Chelsea, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Chelsea ready to let £40M signing leave for FREE

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo

23 May 2023

'GOAT debate is over' - Twitter reacts to Ronaldo goals against Messi's PSG

Leandro Trossard, Brighton, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Revealed: The club Arsenal hijacked Trossard from

Noni Madueke, PSV, Transfer Chelsea, 2022/23

23 May 2023

How Chelsea could line up with Noni Madueke

Mykhaylo Mudryk, Ukraine, 2022

23 May 2023

How Shakhtar are ripping off Chelsea with €100m Mudryk transfer

Mykhailo Mudryk, Shakhtar Donetsk, 2022/23

23 May 2023

'FFP doesn’t exist for Chelsea' - Twitter reacts to Mudryk transfer news

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2022-23

23 May 2023

Stop blaming Haaland for Man City’s problems!

Noni Madueke, PSV, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Chelsea star Chukwuemeka shows transfer target Madueke love

Alejandro Garnacho

23 May 2023

'The kid is cold!' - Man Utd fans react to Garnacho masterclass

Eden Hazard, Real Madrid, 2021/22

23 May 2023

Hazard could follow Ronaldo to Al-Nassr

Kai Havertz Chelsea 2022-23

23 May 2023

Todd Boehly to SACK Chelsea players, NOT Graham Potter

Graham Potter, Chelsea, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Graham Potter needs more time at Chelsea - here's why

Joao Felix, Chelsea, 2022/23

23 May 2023

'Ciao Felix' - Twitter reacts to Joao's red card on Chelsea debut