Wildcards with Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant

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Jermaine Jenas & Jermaine Pennant bring you their weekly no-holds-barred football podcast where FPL obsession meets real-life dressing room drama, Premier League discussions, transfer tales and weekly chaos from the beautiful game.

  1. 2D AGO

    Van Dijk vs John Terry Debate Pennant is sticking to his guns on who is the best defender in Premier League history! PLUS Arsenal Title Wobble... was it to be expected? And Man City Are Closing In

    This week delivers one of the biggest football debates of the season alongside crucial Fantasy Premier League decisions as the title race tightens. Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant react to Arsenal’s costly dropped points against Wolves and Brentford, questioning whether this latest wobble has handed the Premier League title momentum back to Manchester City. With City potentially just two points behind and Arsenal still to travel to the Etihad, the pressure is firmly on. On the Fantasy Premier League side, the lads review Gameweek 26 scores, wildcard strategies and the growing trend of selling Erling Haaland to redistribute funds across midfield. Cole Palmer captaincy, Arsenal defensive picks and rogue striker options like Strand Larsen are all analysed. With Spurs fighting relegation under a new manager and Arsenal entering crunch time, the title race and FPL decisions are more intertwined than ever. You Will Hear: JJ’s Thoughts On The John Terry vs Virgil Van Dijk Debate Captaining Gabriel Was A Mistake Arsenal Wobble Again Will Man City Now Win The League? Is The Best Captain Option Now Palmer In FPL? Put Strand Larsen In Your Team As A Rogue Pick Is It Time To Sell Haaland? Follow @wildcardspod on Instagram and you can even join our official Wildcards Pod FPL league to see if you have what it takes to beat Jenas and Pennant Key Moments: 0:00 – Virgil van Dijk vs John Terry debate teaser & social media storm 1:30 – Jermaine Pennant on handling online backlash over the Van Dijk vs Terry comments 3:39 – FPL wildcard update: weekly scores, ranks and mini‑league positions 4:08 – Big transfers: selling Madueke and Haaland, spreading funds across the Fantasy Football squad 7:18 – Controversial Gabriel captaincy and double gameweek defender strategy 9:39 – Arsenal’s wobble, dropped points and Man City taking control of the title race 10:39 – Brentford fixture run and swapping Havertz out for Toney in FPL 12:07 – Madueke minutes risk and how Arteta might set up Arsenal vs Spurs 13:28 – Rogue FPL picks: Thiago and Crystal Palace’s Strand Larsen value forward 15:24 – Most transferred in/out players and the growing “no Haaland” strategy 17:15 – Captaincy debate: Cole Palmer vs João Pedro vs Semenyo for Gameweek 26 18:01 – New Spurs manager Igor Tudor: tactical expectations and fantasy implications 20:00 – Gameweek 26 winner and Wildcards league community shout‑out 22:22 – Full Virgil van Dijk vs John Terry breakdown: stats, accolades and eras 35:43 – Is it “bottle” season for Arsenal and why Man City are now clear favourites 37:40 – North London Derby preview: Spurs motivation vs Arsenal title pressure 40:41 – Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest, new manager bounce and relegation battle 42:42 – Upcoming gameweek 27 plans and closing the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min

  2. FEB 13

    Sean Dyche Sacked, Thomas Frank Exit and Spurs Replacement Debate

    Episode 25 of Wildcards delivers a huge week of Fantasy Premier League decisions and major Premier League managerial drama. Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant break down Gameweek 26 FPL strategy, including the bold call many managers are finally making: selling Erling Haaland. With Haaland no longer delivering consistent double-digit returns, is it time to redistribute funds into a stronger midfield? With Spurs hovering dangerously close to relegation, the conversation turns serious as they debate whether managerial instability is damaging clubs more than poor performances. The episode wraps with discussion on England’s World Cup prospects under Thomas Tuchel and why extending his contract could be the right move. You Will Hear: Captain Gabriel vs attacking Arsenal assets FPL wildcard reshuffles Premium midfield strategies Bournemouth attacking options Fixture difficulty and clean sheet trends Arsenal vs Spurs preview Spurs’ relegation fears The Thomas Frank sacking at Tottenham Nottingham Forest’s Sean Dyche situation Harry Redknapp, Pochettino & Robbie Keane managerial rumours Thomas Tuchel’s England contract extension through 2028 Follow @wildcardspod on Instagram and you can even join our official Wildcards Pod FPL league to see if you have what it takes to beat Jenas and Pennant Key Moments: 0:00 – Coming up, Jermaine Jenas thoughts on Thomas Frank sacking 0:55 - Big FPL Call: Is It Time to Sell Haaland in Fantasy Premier League? 01:57 – Wildcard Played: Squad Reshuffle and Back-to-Back Wins in FPL 02:21 – Captaining Arsenal Defenders: Gabriel, Clean Sheets & Bonus Point Strategy 03:37 – Why FPL Managers Are Captaining Defenders Over Forwards 04:13 – Cole Palmer Miss & Fine Margins in Fantasy Premier League Points 04:42 – Squad Deep Dive: Heavy Midfield Strategy and Budget Forwards in FPL 06:10 – Moving to 5‑Midfield: Going 5–1 Formation and Downgrading Strikers 06:31 – Clean Sheets Win Leagues: Arsenal’s Defence and FPL DEF-CON Points Explained 08:04 – Benching Calvert‑Lewin: When FPL Gambles Pay Off (and When They Don’t) 08:33 – Bournemouth & West Ham Preview: Goal-Fest Fixture and Attacking Assets 10:23 – Backing Bournemouth Attackers: Great Value Picks for Fantasy Managers 11:52 – Late-Season FPL Strategy: Fewer Clean Sheets and Targeting High-Goal Games 11:54 – North London Derby Preview: Arsenal vs Spurs and Fantasy Line-Up Decisions 12:22 – Can Spurs Really Trouble Arsenal? New Manager Bounce vs Derby Chaos 14:17 – Wildcards Mini-League Update: Top Manager, Team “Change Name” & Key Differentials 15:25 – Community & Growth: Building the Wildcards League and Instagram Presence 16:35 – Sacking Special Begins: Tottenham Sack Thomas Frank – Was It Inevitable? 17:36 – Is It All on the Manager? Players vs Tactics in Spurs’ Relegation Battle 19:18 – Nottingham Forest Chaos: Sean Dyche Sacked and the Cost of an Impatient Owner 21:52 – Why Constant Managerial Changes Damage Club Stability and Results 23:38 – Who Next? Spurs’ Managerial Shortlist and the “Driveway Interview” Culture 25:33 – Should Harry Redknapp Return? Old-School Man-Management vs Modern Tactics 28:01 – Picking the Right Style: Formations, Simplicity and Confidence at Spurs 30:00 – Pochettino, Robbie Keane, De Zerbi: Best Long-Term Fit for Tottenham? 32:32 – Why Pochettino Makes Sense: Fan Lift, Dressing Room Buy-In & Stability 33:19 – International Stage: Thomas Tuchel’s England Contract Extension to 2028 34:02 – Judging Tuchel: Performances, Qualifiers and Knockout-Tie Game Management 36:13 – Protecting Tuchel from Club Poachers: Man United, Real Madrid & Spurs Links 37:00 – Closing Thoughts: FA Cup Weekend, Managerial Vacancies & What Comes Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    40 min

  3. FEB 6

    Why did Manchester City WIN The Transfer Window? Plus Is It Finally Time For FPL Players To Sell Haaland and Is Florian Wirtz Finally Hitting Decent Form?

    Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant open the episode reflecting on rock-bottom FPL scores, disastrous bench points, and the psychological toll of a season that just isn’t going to plan. With wildcard talk firmly on the table, the lads debate whether a full reset ahead of Gameweek 25 is the only way forward. The biggest talking point is a bold one: selling Haaland. The episode explores whether spreading the budget across two premium players now outweighs the fear of Haaland hauling, and why Bruno Fernandes has suddenly become close to essential again following Manchester United’s resurgence. There’s also praise for form players like Florian Wirtz, discussion around budget enablers, and frustration with players who only return points once they’re sold. Attention then turns to fixtures and risk assessment, including why Spurs don’t look stable, why certain matches “reek” for FPL returns, and which games managers should avoid entirely. Chelsea vs Wolves, Manchester United vs Spurs, and Liverpool vs Man City are all analysed through an FPL lens rather than pure fandom. Plus the boys discuss a quiet January transfer window, Manchester City’s business, surprise moves involving Crystal Palace, and discussion around Pep Guardiola’s long-term future and what his eventual departure could mean for the Premier League. You Will Hear: FPL Gameweek 24 review and poor scores Selling Haaland debate Florian Wirtz has found form Spreading budget across multiple premium players January transfer window reaction Crystal Palace striker discussion Pep Guardiola’s future and potential replacements Follow @wildcardspod on Instagram and you can even join our official Wildcards Pod FPL league to see if you have what it takes to beat Jenas and Pennant Key Moments: 0:00 Gameweek 24 Review – FPL Scores, Ranks and League Positions 01:25 Fantasy Football Struggles – Bench Points and Wildcard Talk 03:09 Big FPL Decision – Should You Sell Erling Haaland? 04:08 Haaland Replacement Strategy – Spreading Budget Across Squad 05:55 Florian Wirtz & Liverpool Assets – Emerging FPL Differentials 07:21 Gameweek 25 Preview – Full Wildcard vs Small Tweaks 08:03 Bruno Fernandes Analysis – Must‑Have Manchester United Midfielder 09:27 FPL Transfer Trends – Top Transfers In and Out for GW25 10:33 Second Half of the Season – New Form Players and João Pedro 11:26 Spurs vs Man United Preview – High‑Scoring FPL Fixture 13:28 Enzo Fernández FPL Value – Wolves vs Chelsea Match Outlook 14:42 Liverpool vs Man City – Why This Fixture Is a Fantasy Football Trap 15:34 Gameweek 24 Winner – 97‑Point Team Breakdown and Prize Mug 16:51 Liverpool vs Man City Predictions – Scoreline and Betting Thoughts 18:16 January Transfer Window Review – Man City, Crystal Palace and More 20:18 Will Pep Guardiola Leave Man City? Possible Replacements & Impact 22:48 Tough FPL Gameweek 25 – Risky Fixtures and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    27 min

  4. JAN 23

    Are FPL Managers Suffering From Saka Frustration? Plus Man United Revival and Spurs Manager Debate

    Episode 23 of Wildcards sees Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant battling through one of the most painful Fantasy Premier League weeks of the season. The episode opens with honest reflection on a brutal FPL Gameweek 22, including disastrous scores, rank drops and the growing sense that playing safe is no longer working. There’s a frank discussion about Bukayo Saka’s lack of returns, whether the league has worked him out, and why many managers are finally losing patience with a premium-priced asset. Attention turns to Manchester United’s sudden improvement, with strong praise for Michael Carrick following an emphatic derby win. JJ and Penn break down why United looked more organised, more confident and more dangerous, and whether this is simply a new-manager bounce or the start of something more sustainable. The conversation shifts to Tottenham’s struggles, questions over Thomas Frank’s future, and why Xabi Alonso is viewed as the perfect long-term fit for Spurs. There’s also discussion on Crystal Palace’s uncertain direction, player sales, and how ownership decisions may have set the club back years. There's also a wider debate on the declining standard of the Champions League, whether the Premier League’s strength is being exposed on the European stage, and how all of this feeds back into FPL decision-making ahead of the weekend. You Will Hear: - FPL gameweek 22 was the worst so far? - Bukayo Saka FPL frustration and predictability - Man United’s tactical improvement - Carrick’s impact and leadership - Spurs underperformance and manager pressure - Xabi Alonso as a future Spurs candidate - Crystal Palace player sales and instability - Champions League format criticism - Premier League vs Europe quality debate Key Moments: 0:00 – Fantasy Premier League: Toughest Week Ever 03:20 – FPL Flops: High-Value Players Who Didn’t Deliver 06:23 – Arsenal, Saka & The Art of Predicting FPL Returns 07:55 – Man United vs Arsenal: Tactics, Lineups & Predictions 11:19 – Who to Drop & Who to Add in FPL This Week 13:15 – Bournemouth vs Liverpool: Possible Goal Fest Discussion 14:30 – Haaland Captaincy Debate: Hold or Fold? 16:19 – Rodri Investigation: Sports Betting & Football Integrity 18:21 – Wildcards League Top Performer & Weekly Recap 20:44 – Premier League Manager Carousel & Team Dynamics 25:59 – Champions League vs Premier League: Is the Quality Declining? 30:06 – Man United New Manager Bounce: Carrick’s Immediate Impact 33:53 – Liverpool’s Interests & Transfer Rumors (Van De Ven) 34:46 – Episode Wrap-Up: Final Thoughts & Farewell Follow Wildcards on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildcardspod/ and you can even join our official Wildcards Pod FPL league to see if you have what it takes to beat Jenas and Pennant using https://tinyurl.com/wildcardsfpl and the league code: ju9q3b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min

  5. JAN 16

    Is the Premier League Title Race Already Decided? Could Semenyo Scare Arsenal Away From Winning the League?

    In Episode 22, Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant react to a pivotal week in the title race, starting with Arsenal vs Liverpool, tactical decisions at the Emirates, and what the result means for both clubs going forward. The lads debate whether Arsenal have done enough to seize control of the league, why Liverpool look short on confidence, and how thin the margins now are at the top. Follow ⁠@wildcardspod⁠ on Instagram and you can even join our official ⁠Wildcards Pod FPL league⁠ to see if you have what it takes to beat Jenas and Pennant The conversation moves into Fantasy Premier League decision-making, where both hosts open up about rank swings, minus hits, wildcard regret and the growing boredom around captaining Haaland every week. There’s a deep dive into whether premium assets like Saka and Cole Palmer are still worth the money, or whether spreading funds across multiple mid-priced players is now the smarter FPL strategy. Attention then turns to Manchester City’s transfer business, with strong opinions on whether Semenyo could be the signing of the season and how his arrival could shift the balance of the title race. The discussion highlights why City look more dangerous in attack and how that impacts both Arsenal and Liverpool in the run-in. The episode also tackles managerial instability across the Premier League, including talk around Xabi Alonso’s future, Liverpool’s long-term planning, and whether Manchester United’s interim manager cycle is another sign of a deeper structural problem at the club. You Will Hear: Arsenal vs Liverpool tactical breakdown Are Arsenal still favourites to win the league? FPL Rank swings and minus-point strategies Captaincy fatigue and Haaland risk Are Saka and Palmer still worth the price in FPL? Semenyo is the signing of the season? Is Conor Gallagher good or bad for Spurs? Can Carrick fix Man United? Xabi Alonso to replace Slot next season? Key Moments: 0:00 Happy Birthday Penn! 02:51 FPL Gameweek 21 review and rank changes 04:40 Arsenal vs Liverpool tactical discussion 06:02 Saka FPL value and price debate 07:19 Cole Palmer fitness concerns 10:00 Striker combinations and team structure 12:30 Captaincy dilemma and Haaland debate 13:56 Playing with four Man City players 15:21 Transfer plans and budget redistribution 17:47 Gameweek fixture analysis 19:07 Captaincy decision for the week ahead 21:12 Conor Gallagher to Spurs breakdown 26:14 Semenyo as potential signing of the season 33:31 Xabi Alonso and Liverpool speculation 33:48 Manchester United interim manager debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    42 min

  6. JAN 9

    Should Amorim Have Been Sacked Earlier? Premier League Management Sackings Have Gone Crazy, Man City Transfer Rumours and Liverpool Under Pressure

    This week, Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant react to another turbulent week of Fantasy Premier League frustration, managerial sackings, and growing pressure at some of the league’s biggest clubs. The episode opens with raw honesty around FPL form, rank anxiety and wildcard regret. From transfer hits and captaincy fear to the frustration of chasing template picks, this episode captures the psychological side of FPL better than most. The conversation then shifts to the Premier League’s growing managerial crisis. With Maresca dismissed, Amorim under scrutiny, and rumours swirling around Ole Gunnar Solskjær returning to Man Utd, the lads question whether modern managers are given any real time to succeed. There’s also praise where it’s due, with Keith Andrews at Brentford getting credit for steady leadership amid key player departures. Transfer talk heats up with discussion around Antoine Semenyo’s move to Manchester City, what he adds to Pep Guardiola’s evolving side, and whether Marc Guéhi should be choosing City, Liverpool, or even Real Madrid. The debate exposes how player ambition, manager longevity and club direction now matter more than ever. The episode closes with a brutally honest assessment of Liverpool under Arne Slot, questioning whether his style fits the club’s DNA, why intensity has dropped, and whether his job is already hanging by a thread ahead of a huge clash at the Emirates. You Will Hear: Should Amorim have been sacked earlier? Maresca truthfully wanted to be sacked? Arne Slot doesn’t know his squad? Marc Guéhi future options and big-club decisions Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City transfer analysis Keith Andrews praise as Brentford are 5th in the league! Early wildcard strategy debate Key Moments: 0:00 FPL pain, rank anxiety and wildcard regret 02:30 Is FPL mostly luck or decision-making 05:35 Early wildcard debate and season planning 09:20 Top transferred players in and out 11:45 Captaincy boredom and Haaland fatigue 14:50 When to take risks in FPL 17:20 Manager sackings and modern football pressure 20:10 Maresca dismissal reaction 22:45 Amorim and short managerial lifespans 25:00 Ole Gunnar Solskjær return rumours 28:30 Semenyo to Man City analysis 31:15 Marc Guéhi transfer options debate 36:10 Praising Keith Andrews at Brentford 41:30 Liverpool problems under Arne Slot 45:00 Does Slot survive the season Follow @wildcardspod on Instagram and you can even join our official Wildcards Pod FPL league to see if you have what it takes to beat Jenas and Pennant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min

  7. 12/24/2025

    What Christmas Is Really Like As A Professional Football Player in The Premier League

    It’s the Wildcards Christmas Special - and chaos is firmly on the menu. In Episode 20, Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant wrap up the festive period with a classic mix of FPL frustration, Premier League debate, and behind-the-scenes football stories you will not hear anywhere else. Follow https://www.instagram.com/wildcardspod/ on Instagram and you can even join our official Wildcards Pod FPL league to see if you have what it takes to beat Jenas and Pennant via https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ju9q3b using the league code: ju9q3b The lads break down another unpredictable FPL gameweek, including brutal bench boost pain, missed hauls, festive transfers, and the players everyone is rage-selling over Christmas. From Morgan Rogers rescuing teams once again to Dominic Calvert-Lewin punishing managers from the bench, this episode captures the reality of managing FPL during the festive fixture pile-up. There’s also a proper debate around the lack of Boxing Day football this season, with both hosts sharing what Christmas was really like as Premier League players - from training on Christmas Day and being stuck in hotels, to missing New Year’s Eve celebrations and dealing with frozen pitches. The highlight comes with one of the most outrageous stories ever told on Wildcards, as Pennant reveals how a New Year’s Eve fancy-dress decision landed him in the national newspapers - and almost got him cancelled before a match. You Will Hear: Morgan Rogers saves JJ’s team yet again! Penn’s Calvert-Lewin bench punishment Why Boxing Day football matters to fans Christmas Day routine as a football player New Year’s Day fixtures ruin every New Year’s Eve Dressing room culture in the Christmas period Penn gets banned from playing a New Year’s Day game Key Moments: 0:00 Christmas Special intro and festive FPL scores 01:30 Morgan Rogers saves another gameweek 04:50 Bench boost pain and missed hauls 07:10 Wildcards league winner announcement 08:20 Most transferred players over Christmas 10:40 AFCON impact on FPL squads 12:00 Life as a footballer at Christmas 14:10 Training on Christmas Day stories 15:25 Frozen pitch and cancelled New Year’s Day match 16:45 New Year’s Eve fancy-dress story that hit the papers 18:30 Boxing Day football debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    23 min

  8. 12/19/2025

    Pressure Mounts on Arsenal, Man City Close In On Top Of The Table and Spurs Keep On Struggling On

    Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant dive into the growing narrative around Arsenal potentially bottling the title, Manchester City quietly closing the gap, and Spurs massively underperforming despite expectations of progress. With big clubs wobbling and momentum shifting, the title race is starting to feel very real. Follow @wildcardspod on Instagram and you can even join our official Wildcards Pod FPL league to see if you have what it takes to beat Jenas and Pennant Alongside the wider Premier League debate, the lads unpack another chaotic Fantasy Premier League gameweek, covering captaincy failures, differential risks, VAR frustration, and the controversial decision to hand managers five free transfers ahead of AFCON. From Saka’s massive haul and Haaland captain dilemmas to Brentford attackers and Man United midfield punts, there’s no hiding from the hard truths of FPL management. The episode also revisits the Newcastle vs Sunderland derby, analysing why Sunderland continue to exceed expectations and why Newcastle look increasingly short of firepower, while Spurs’ struggles raise serious questions about squad quality, leadership and direction. If you want real Premier League conversation, FPL insight without fluff, and strong opinions from people who have lived the game, this episode delivers. You Will Hear: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek review Spurs massively underperforming and structural issues Sunderland’s mentality and Premier League resurgence Five free transfers decision and AFCON impact Arsenal title pressure and fears of a late-season collapse Captaincy gambles with Haaland, Saka and Brentford attackers VAR controversies and FPL scoring frustration Key Moments: 0:00 FPL Gameweek points review 01:45 FPL frustration and rank pressure 04:30 Chelsea, Spurs and defensive issues 06:10 Captaincy gamble breakdown 09:35 Saka haul and FPL scoring controversy 11:20 Five free transfers and AFCON debate 14:00 League winner announcement and FPL league update 17:30 Newcastle vs Sunderland derby reaction 19:45 Sunderland praise and Newcastle criticism 27:00 Spurs underperformance discussion 36:45 Arsenal title pressure and Man City momentum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    47 min
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Jermaine Jenas & Jermaine Pennant bring you their weekly no-holds-barred football podcast where FPL obsession meets real-life dressing room drama, Premier League discussions, transfer tales and weekly chaos from the beautiful game.

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