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

Jules Kounde Barcelona 2022-23

26 Aug 2022

How Barcelona could line up with Jules Kounde v Valladolid

Frenkie de Jong in action for Barcelona.

14 Aug 2022

How De Jong is pushing Aubameyang out of Barcelona

Cristiano Ronaldo, Brentford v Man Utd, 2022/23

14 Aug 2022

Man Utd Supporters' Trust issue withering attack after Brentford humiliation

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Barcelona 2022-23

14 Aug 2022

How much do Barcelona want from Chelsea for Aubameyang?

Conor Gallagher, England, 202122

14 Aug 2022

Keep, loan or sell? What Chelsea MUST do with Conor Gallagher

Houssem Aouar Lyon 2022-23

14 Aug 2022

Houssem Aouar linked with bizarre Premier League move

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action for Barcelona.

1 Sep 2022

How Chelsea will line up with Aubameyang

Wesley Fofana, Leicester, 2022/23

14 Aug 2022

Revealed: What Wesley Fofana will earn at Chelsea

Sasa Kalajdzic in action for VfB Stuttgart.

13 Aug 2022

Revealed: Kalajdzic wants Man Utd transfer

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, 2021-22

12 Aug 2022

'Romelu Lukaku was a good signing for Chelsea'

Jules Kounde Barcelona 2022-23

12 Aug 2022

Jules Kounde left OUT of Barcelona squad

Memphis Depay for Barcelona

12 Aug 2022

Could Memphis Depay return to Man Utd?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for Barcelona, 2022-23

12 Aug 2022

Why Chelsea want to sign Aubameyang over Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021/22

12 Aug 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo: Ten Hag's stance on wantaway Man Utd striker

Marcus Rashford playing for Manchester United in the Champions League.

12 Aug 2022

Revealed: PSG's Marcus Rashford alternative

Illian Meslier

12 Aug 2022

Revealed: Man Utd's goalkeeper shortlist

Benjamin Pavard, Bayern Munich, 2021/22

7 Aug 2022

Man Utd and Chelsea learn Bayern's Pavard transfer stance

Kai Havertz Chelsea 2022-23

7 Aug 2022

Why this season is make or break for Havertz's Chelsea career

Memphis Depay, Barcelona, 2021/22

7 Aug 2022

Six Barcelona players not given La Liga shirt numbers

Wesley Fofana, Leicester, 2022/23

7 Aug 2022

Wesley Fofana to Chelsea: How Hudson-Odoi could help transfer over the line