Welcome to Episode 8 of Wildcards – where ex-Premier League stars Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant bring unfiltered football banter, insider stories and fantasy football (FPL) tactics every week.
This week kicks off with a brutal forfeit game before diving deep into the biggest dilemmas in FPL Gameweek 7. From whether to keep or ditch Richarlison, to the rise of defenders like Guehi, and the eternal captaincy debate around Haaland.
This week’s pod is brought to you by our friends at Match Bingo to join us, sign up and use our promo code WILDCARDS to get a 200% deposit bonus, so with a £5 deposit you get another £10 to play with!
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The conversation heats up with a Premier League debate around Arsenal’s title challenge: is Viktor Gyökeres really the missing piece, or will Isak prove the smarter pick? Plus, why Liverpool’s £140m Florian Wirtz experiment is dividing opinion, and what Manchester United’s stubborn tactics under Ten Hag mean for their season.
Away from FPL, the boys relive the Ryder Cup drama, share the truth about captains like Gerrard, Vieira and Shearer, and reveal the funniest dressing room stories from their playing days.
Expect banter, arguments, football insider knowledge and tactical tips you won’t get on TV.
This week, you will hear:
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 – Forfeit challenge: no “yes” or “no” rule
01:12 – Fantasy Premier League chaos: Richarlison flop & captaincy regrets
03:19 – Why defenders are game-changers in FPL this season
07:11 – Isak vs Gyökeres: who’s the better Arsenal striker option?
11:07 – Can Arsenal win the Premier League with Gyökeres?
13:13 – Isak vs Gyökeres goal debate: who scores more in 2025?
16:58 – Wildcards FPL team reveals: Watkins, Haaland, Pedro, Guehi
18:52 – Triple Captain Haaland disaster: JJ overslept deadline
21:12 – Brentford gamble: was Mbeumo the right pick?
22:23 – Manchester United crisis: Ten Hag tactics under fire
24:22 – Why United’s stubborn manager risks losing the dressing room
26:45 – FPL Gameweek 6 winner revealed: Neil Joyce’s 94-point haul
28:16 – Striker swaps: why Igor over Richarlison could be the bargain move
30:05 – Match Bingo game of the week
31:53 – Liverpool’s struggles: Palace loss, Galatasaray defeat & Wirtz debate
35:13 – Why Florian Wirtz isn’t clicking at Liverpool (yet)
38:57 – Arsenal vs Liverpool transfer energy: double standards called out
42:52 – Ryder Cup 2025: US fans accused of crossing the line
45:13 – Should golf embrace a football-style atmosphere?
47:56 – Who were the best captains JJ & JP ever played with? (Gerrard, Vieira, Shearer, Keane)
51:08 – Funniest Premier League dressing room stories revealed
55:20 – Clutch players debate: Gerrard vs Gareth Bale
56:37 – Best footballer-golfer: Pennant admits JJ takes the crown
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By Pivot Productions GroupWelcome to Episode 8 of Wildcards – where ex-Premier League stars Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant bring unfiltered football banter, insider stories and fantasy football (FPL) tactics every week.
This week kicks off with a brutal forfeit game before diving deep into the biggest dilemmas in FPL Gameweek 7. From whether to keep or ditch Richarlison, to the rise of defenders like Guehi, and the eternal captaincy debate around Haaland.
This week’s pod is brought to you by our friends at Match Bingo to join us, sign up and use our promo code WILDCARDS to get a 200% deposit bonus, so with a £5 deposit you get another £10 to play with!
Clicking the link is the best way for you to support the show https://matchbingo.onelink.me/VMlY/wildthings 18+ only, please gamble responsibly.
The conversation heats up with a Premier League debate around Arsenal’s title challenge: is Viktor Gyökeres really the missing piece, or will Isak prove the smarter pick? Plus, why Liverpool’s £140m Florian Wirtz experiment is dividing opinion, and what Manchester United’s stubborn tactics under Ten Hag mean for their season.
Away from FPL, the boys relive the Ryder Cup drama, share the truth about captains like Gerrard, Vieira and Shearer, and reveal the funniest dressing room stories from their playing days.
Expect banter, arguments, football insider knowledge and tactical tips you won’t get on TV.
This week, you will hear:
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 – Forfeit challenge: no “yes” or “no” rule
01:12 – Fantasy Premier League chaos: Richarlison flop & captaincy regrets
03:19 – Why defenders are game-changers in FPL this season
07:11 – Isak vs Gyökeres: who’s the better Arsenal striker option?
11:07 – Can Arsenal win the Premier League with Gyökeres?
13:13 – Isak vs Gyökeres goal debate: who scores more in 2025?
16:58 – Wildcards FPL team reveals: Watkins, Haaland, Pedro, Guehi
18:52 – Triple Captain Haaland disaster: JJ overslept deadline
21:12 – Brentford gamble: was Mbeumo the right pick?
22:23 – Manchester United crisis: Ten Hag tactics under fire
24:22 – Why United’s stubborn manager risks losing the dressing room
26:45 – FPL Gameweek 6 winner revealed: Neil Joyce’s 94-point haul
28:16 – Striker swaps: why Igor over Richarlison could be the bargain move
30:05 – Match Bingo game of the week
31:53 – Liverpool’s struggles: Palace loss, Galatasaray defeat & Wirtz debate
35:13 – Why Florian Wirtz isn’t clicking at Liverpool (yet)
38:57 – Arsenal vs Liverpool transfer energy: double standards called out
42:52 – Ryder Cup 2025: US fans accused of crossing the line
45:13 – Should golf embrace a football-style atmosphere?
47:56 – Who were the best captains JJ & JP ever played with? (Gerrard, Vieira, Shearer, Keane)
51:08 – Funniest Premier League dressing room stories revealed
55:20 – Clutch players debate: Gerrard vs Gareth Bale
56:37 – Best footballer-golfer: Pennant admits JJ takes the crown
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