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

Sofyan Amrabat, Marokko

23 May 2023

Which club does World Cup star Sofyan Amrabat admire?

Mykhailo Mudryk, Shakhtar Donetsk, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Arsenal target Mudryk wanted by multiple Premier League clubs

Josko Gvardiola, Croatia, World Cup 2022

23 May 2023

Why Messi's embarrassment of Gvardiol matters to Chelsea

Paul Pogba, Juventus

23 May 2023

Pogba suffers another injury blow as Juventus return delayed again

Louis van Gaal, Angel Di Maria, Manchester United 2022

23 May 2023

Ex-Man Utd manager Van Gaal gives WEIRD response to Di Maria criticism

Amad Diallo celebrating another Sunderland goal.

23 May 2023

How Man Utd youngster Amad Diallo is proving doubters wrong on loan

Yann Sommer in action for Borussia Monchengladbach

23 May 2023

Man Utd set for Sommer transfer in goalkeeping shake-up

Endrick, Real Madrid

23 May 2023

How Real Madrid Endrick transfer could benefit Barcelona

Hakim Ziyech, Marokko, 2022

23 May 2023

Why Ziyech has flopped for Chelsea but starred at World Cup

Andrea Agnelli, Juventus, 2022-23

23 May 2023

Why Juventus crisis hurts Barcelona and Real Madrid

Josko Gvardiol

23 May 2023

Gvardiol proves his worth to Chelsea with dominant World Cup display

Cody Gakpo, PSV, Manchester United, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Cody Gakpo’s World Cup form tipped to give Man Utd a £20m problem

Endrick, Palmeiras, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Real Madrid send officials to negotiate Endrick transfer

Marcus Rashford in action for Man Utd.

23 May 2023

Rashford hails Ronaldo despite Man Utd divorce

Lionel Messi in action for Argentina

23 May 2023

Messi, Suarez & more: Inter Miami to create Barcelona Dream Team

Richarlison

23 May 2023

How Richarlison outshines Neymar, Vinicius & Raphinha for Brazil

Cristiano Ronaldo

23 May 2023

Ronaldo, Leao & Felix score! Portugal stars playing for transfers at World Cup

Eduardo Camavinga, France, 2022

23 May 2023

Camavinga could be asked to play shock role for France

Thiago Silva for Chelsea

23 May 2023

Why Chelsea could lose 'best version of Thiago Silva' on free transfer

Thomas Müller, Germany , 2022/23

23 May 2023

Five legendary players who broke out at the World Cup