James Sharman
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Toronto, ON, Canada
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James Sharman Q&A: Fulham's relegation was inevitable
Fulham spent more than most Premier League teams on new players during the transfer window, and yet they are still going down? What happened to the Cottagers? → Read More
James Sharman Q&A: Time to get rid of the League Cup
Sportsnet soccer commentator James Sharman believes it's time to discontinue the League Cup. → Read More
James Sharman Q&A: Tough times ahead for Tottenham
Every week, Sportsnet.ca will chat with soccer commentator James Sharman about the big stories and issues surrounding the Premier League. → Read More
James Sharman's mailbag: Should Spurs sell Harry Kane?
Ahead of every weekend this season, James Sharman will answer questions from Sportsnet.ca readers on a variety of topics on the Premier League. If you'd like to ask a question, hit him up on Twitter at @jamessharman, and be sure to use the hashtag #SNAskSharman. → Read More
James Sharman's Premier League mailbag: What's wrong with Man United?
Ahead of every weekend this season, commentator James Sharman will answer questions from Sportsnet.ca readers on a variety of topics on the Premier League. → Read More
James Sharman's Premier League mailbag: Arsenal turnaround will take time
Ahead of every weekend this season, commentator James Sharman will answer questions from Sportsnet.ca readers on a variety of topics on the Premier League → Read More
Wayne Rooney has enough left in the tank to be successful in MLS
The tank might be running near the red zone, but for a season or two, Wayne Rooney can very effective in MLS. → Read More
Sharman's three thoughts: Au revoir, Monsieur Wenger
And so finally, after 22 years of autocracy, Arsene Wenger will say farewell to fans when Arsenal plays its final home match with the Frenchman at the helm on Sunday → Read More
One of a kind: Arsene Wenger always did it his way at Arsenal
I am not sure that anybody has featured as prominently in this weekly column since its inception than Arsene Wenger. Therefore, I will dedicate all three thoughts to the man who will say farewell to his love at the end of the season. → Read More
If they're smart, Arsenal will make a move for Conte this summer
Perhaps a return to Italy is Antonio Conte's next move, but here is a suggestion: Why not Arsenal? → Read More
Sharman's 3 thoughts: Tottenham's time will come soon
This week’s low-hanging fruit is Tottenham. After controlling much of the game against Juventus on Wednesday, three minutes of madness cost Spurs a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals. This resulted in the London club being lambasted in some quarters for being weak, and they were also labelled “chokers.” → Read More
Sharman's 3 thoughts: Has Liverpool turned the corner?
Could it be that Liverpool have turned the corner, and that even without Philippe Coutinho they are now on the right trajectory to cement top-four football, and maybe an assault on the title next season? → Read More
Premier League 3 thoughts: Jose Mourinho against the world
Jose Mourinho is in full “Jose Mourinho” form at the moment. It seems at every press conference he makes reference to “the experts” not approving of his management style, how they are constantly criticizing his team despite some very good results, and an exceptional defensive record. → Read More
Sharman's 3 thoughts: Crystal Palace and Schadenfreude
Entering this weekend, Crystal Palace are still searching for its first point and first goal of the campaign. Such futility is pretty laughable, as cruel as that may sound. → Read More
Aguero is the yin to Jesus's yang at Manchester City
Somewhere out there, there is a brilliant joke waiting to be told about Sergio Aguero finally accepting (Gabriel) Jesus into his life, and finding peace and harmony in his existence. → Read More
Sharman's 3 thoughts: What will be Ibra's influence at Man United?
It remains to be seen when Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be healthy enough to put on his new number 10 jersey at Manchester United, but as he has been named to the Champions League squad it can’t be that far away. → Read More
Sharman's 3 thoughts: Transfer hype overshadows World Cup qualifiers
Leave it to the modern sports world to allow a transfer window deadline to completely overshadow some legitimate money games in World Cup qualifying. → Read More
Sharman’s 3 thoughts: A crazy start to the Premier League season
I am not entirely sure when is the right time to begin taking note of the standings, but because two matches into the season, Huddersfield, West Brom and Watford are in the top four, I think I’ll start this weekend → Read More
Sharman’s 3 Thoughts: Tottenham a tough test for Chelsea
One week into the season, and already we know these things for sure: Antonio Conte will be the first manager sacked, Huddersfield will qualify for the Champions League in its first campaign in the Premier League, and Wayne Rooney will score 38 goals in his return to Everton. → Read More
3 thoughts: Why is Wenger keeping us guessing?
Really? It’s come to this? Arsene Wenger teased the football world following Arsenal’s loss to West Bromwich Albion just prior to the international break, telling the assembled media that he had decided on his future, and that we would all know very soon about his plans. → Read More