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

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24

26 May 2024

Revealed: Man Utd to make Erik ten Hag decision next week

Erling Haaland, 2023-24, Man City

26 May 2024

The UNBELIEVABLE stat that proves Erling Haaland is NOT a big game player

Vincent Kompany, Burnley, 2023/24

23 May 2024

Vincent Kompany eyes Man City star as first Bayern Munich transfer

Kieran McKenna Ipswich Town

23 May 2024

Kieran McKenna doesn't need Man Utd or Chelsea: Here's the proof

Levi Colwill, Enzo Fernandez, Cole Palmer, Chelsea, 2023/24

23 May 2024

Chelsea handed DOUBLE BOOST in England international transfer race

Pep Guardiola, Man City

23 May 2024

Man City transfer plans suffer MAJOR blow

Todd Boehly, Behdad Eghbali, Chelsea

23 May 2024

Revealed: Chelsea's interest in Premier League wonderkid 'still exists'

Luis Enrique, Kylian Mbappe, PSG

23 May 2024

Man City's £50m star to lead PSG's post-Mbappe rebuild

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, question mark

23 May 2024

Next Chelsea manager: Who is the favourite to replace Mauricio Pochettino?

Casemiro, Antony, Man Utd, 2023/24

17 May 2024

Worst Premier League Team of the Season: Casemiro and Antony headline

Jarrad Branthwaite, Man Utd, Everton, 2023/24

16 May 2024

Man Utd MUST target Fulham duo, NOT Everton's Branthwaite and Onana

Jobe Bellingham, Sunderland, 2023/24

16 May 2024

Jobe Bellingham could follow in Jude's footsteps with Dortmund move

Luis Enrique, Kylian Mbappe, PSG

16 May 2024

PSG prepare SHOCK move for Premier League star as Mbappe exit nears

Xavi, Barcelona

9 May 2024

Barcelona's latest signing could see Champions League winner exit

Kylian Mbappe playing for PSG.

9 May 2024

Real Madrid and PSG face another transfer war after Kylian Mbappe saga

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2024

9 May 2024

The TWO Champions League finalists set to join Lionel Messi in MLS

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United

9 May 2024

Why Man Utd MUST beat Premier League rivals in transfer battle

Romelu Lukaku, Roma, 2023/24

9 May 2024

Revealed: Lukaku NOT involved in Chelsea's Osimhen deal

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24

5 May 2024

'Why not!?' Kylian Mbappe accepts Usain Bolt's 100m sprint challenge

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, 2023/24

5 May 2024

Liverpool ready to reward emerging star with new contract