Wildcards with Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant

Wildcards with Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant

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Wildcards with Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant episodes

  • Are Liverpool in Crisis? Haaland Triple Captain Finally Fails & Why Everton, Burnley and Leeds players Deserve More Attention in FPL

    A midweek Gameweek 14 delivered pain, chaos and pure confusion for FPL fans - and Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant are here to break down every meltdown, every mistake, and every moment Liverpool fans may want to pretend didn’t happen.

    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

    From Liverpool looking unrecognisable at Anfield, to the Haaland Triple Captain disaster, to both lads questioning all their FPL decisions this season. They unpack the growing crisis at Liverpool under Arne Slot, debate whether Salah should still be considered essential, break down why Arsenal and City assets are becoming minefields, and look at the strikers, midfielders and defenders worth targeting before the festive fixture congestion.

    Plus: We bring you Guess The Badge Quiz, and it’s total carnage.

    If you want GW14 transfer advice, captain picks, differential ideas, chip strategy and a brutally honest Premier League breakdown - this is your episode.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    • The best FPL transfers for Gameweek 14
    • Should you still Triple Captain Haaland this season?
    • Why logical FPL moves keep failing in 2025
    • Which cheap strikers unlock your midfield
    • Why Liverpool’s system under Slot is collapsing
    • Is Mo Salah still worth owning in your FPL squad?
    • Which Arsenal players are now rotation risks
    • Why Leeds, Everton and Burnley assets deserve more attention
    • The FPL assets you MUST sell before GW14
    • Why JJ is saving money for Cole Palmer’s return
    • The defenders and mids you can no longer trust
    • Who’s rising fastest in ownership - and who’s being ditched
    • Why Man City vs Sunderland could define your season
    • The lads’ biggest mistakes of the week (again)
    • Which teams to avoid completely between GW14–19 
    • Key Moments: 

      0:00 – JJ’s 83-Point Comeback

      00:30 – Welcome to Wildcards Gameweek 15

      01:20 – Pennant’s Nightmare Week Continues

      02:40 – The Haaland Triple Captain Fail

      04:00 – Rotation Hell: James, VDV, João Pedro

      05:20 – Logical Moves That Keep Going Wrong

      06:40 – Arsenal Rotation Risks Explained

      08:10 – Should You Sell All Liverpool Assets?

      09:40 – Slot’s Tactical Problems & Pressing Issues

      11:20 – The Salah Debate: Time To Move On?

      12:40 – Why JJ Is Planning a Cheap Striker Structure

      14:00 – Best GW14 Transfer Targets

      15:20 – Why Neto, Anderson & Bonds Stay

      16:45 – Should You Triple Captain in GW14?

      18:00 – Man City vs Sunderland: TC Discussion

      19:30 – GW14 Differential Picks

      20:40 – Biggest Transfers In & Out This Week

      22:10 – Watkins, Mateta, Tiago: Who To Buy?

      23:45 – Wildcards League Update + Mug Winner

      25:10 – The Badge Quiz Returns (Chaos!)

      27:00 – Liverpool Full Tactical Breakdown

      31:00 – Van Dijk, Gakpo, Slot — What’s Happening?

      34:30 – Could Steven Gerrard Take Over?

      37:20 – Premier League Roundup: Arsenal, Chelsea, City

      39:50 – Man United "You Just Don’t Know" Segment

      42:00 – Final GW14 Thoughts and a lookahead to Gameweek 15

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      52 min
    • Gameweek 13: Arsenal Are Winning The League, Surely? What is Behind Liverpool’s Collapse and Why You Can’t Have Chelsea Players in Your FPL Team

      Another big week of FPL; from captaincy disasters and budget strikers blanking, to Arsenal’s ridiculous form and Liverpool’s collapse, Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant go deep on the key talking points shaping FPL Gameweek 13 strategy for managers across the country. JJ debates activating the Triple Captain on Haaland, Penn rants about Mateta ruining his week, and both get brutally honest about what’s gone wrong with their FPL teams this season.

      This episode is packed with high-value FPL insights, including who to buy, who to sell, which teams you should avoid completely, and why Arsenal assets might be essential going into GW13 and beyond.

      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

      What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

      • Best FPL transfers for Gameweek 13
      • Whether you should Triple Captain Erling Haaland
      • The smartest budget striker picks (and which ones to avoid)
      • Why Arsenal FPL assets are dominating GW13
      • Which Liverpool players are now a liability
      • Key Premier League injury news affecting FPL teams
      • Who’s rising fast in ownership and who’s being heavily sold
      • Why Brentford, Forest and Everton players could be GW13 differentials
      • Biggest FPL mistakes the lads made this weekWhich teams to avoid when planning ahead for Gameweek 14–19
      • Key Moments:

        0:00 – The Sunderland Shirt Forfeit Threat

        01:05 – Jermaine Jenas’ Nightmare Week and Slot Questions

        02:10 – Jermaine Pennant’s Risky Picks Backfire Again

        03:55 – Rotation Hell After International Break

        04:40 – Chelsea Assets: Never Again

        05:30 – The Season-Long Forfeit Twist

        06:45 – Ezri Konsa? No. It’s All About Eze

        07:40 – Arsenal FPL Assets: Essential for GW13

        09:20 – Liverpool’s Collapse and Why Their Players Are Untouchable

        10:30 – Spurs Defensive Implosion and January Window Predictions

        12:10 – Why Spurs Must Sign Semenyo

        13:45 – Most Transferred-In GW13 Picks

        14:20 – Pedro Neto? João Pedro? Time To Sell

        15:40 – Tiago at Brentford: GW13 Differential

        17:00 – FPL Striker Crisis: Why 3 Up Top Is a Trap

        18:20 – Everton Assets Are Sneaking Points

        19:40 – Should You Triple Captain Haaland in GW13?

        21:10 – Leeds vs City: Best Fixture for TC?

        22:30 – JJ’s Two Free Transfers Strategy

        23:50 – Possible GW13 Transfers: J.Pedro Out, Thiago In

        25:10 – Wildcards League Update + Mug Winner

        27:20 – Spurs’ Tactical Confusion

        28:40 – Liverpool Defensive Breakdown

        30:10 – Are Slot’s Tactics Finished?

        32:00 – Could Slot Be Sacked?

        34:45 – Is Salah Still Worth Owning?

        37:10 – Centre-back Crisis and Missed Transfers

        40:00 – West Ham Preview and What Happens If Liverpool Lose

        41:50 – Arsenal Are Winning the League (Apparently)

        43:00 – Chelsea, City, Liverpool Falling Off

        44:20 – Man United’s Lucky Run Continues

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        48 min
      • An Arsenal Win Certain This North London Derby Day? Plus, Has The International Break Caused FPL Carnage and Is Haaland a Captaincy Risk This Gameweek?

        The Premier League returns for Gameweek 12 so Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant break down the madness of the international break, the injuries that are about to ruin FPL lineups, and the drama of Scotland, Ireland and England’s latest qualifiers. Then it is straight back into the trenches as FPL managers everywhere face the same painful question. What do we do this week? 

        Expect FPL warnings, transfer traps, rogue captain picks and the one thing most managers are missing when building their squads. The boys also go deep into Arsenal v Spurs with a full combined eleven, score predictions and a very honest breakdown of why this derby feels different. 

        What You’ll Hear This Week:

        • The biggest FPL risks created by the international break

        • Why certain expensive defenders must be avoided right now

        • The cheap defenders and midfielders who score regular DEF CON points

        • Whether Harland is a safe captain against Newcastle

        • Rogue captain picks for managers who are chasing

        • Why Doku might not be worth the hype

        • Players most transferred in and out and what it means for your team

        • The impact of AFCON on your squad

        • Full Arsenal v Spurs combined eleven and score predictions

        • Who actually gets into either bench when you combine both squads

        The boys discuss: 

        - Scotland’s unbelievable qualification drama •

        - McTominay becoming Maradona at Napoli

        - Man United players shining after leaving the club

        - Big Arsenal injury worries ahead of the derby

        - Five at the back vs five in midfield

        - Why Semenyo and other FPL favourites are risky

        - The Doku debate

        - Cheap defenders you must look at

        - Harland captaincy fear

        - Rogue captain choices for Gameweek 12

        - AFCON squad impact

        - Full Arsenal v Spurs combined eleven

        - Predictions for the North London Derby

        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 Intro and Scotland qualification chaos

        02:40 Why everyone hates England except England

        03:30 Ireland late drama and Home Nations chat

        03:50 Hominy turns into Maradona at Napoli

        04:30 Man United players thriving elsewhere

        04:42 Premier League is back and FPL stress returns

        05:18 The Harry Kane debate returns

        06:40 Props, banter and giving Kane his flowers

        06:44 Arsenal injury blows and FPL fallout

        07:29 Formation changes and two up top

        08:15 Top transfers in and out this week

        09:53 The Doku hype and reality check

        10:47 Jenas’ defensive concerns and midfield headaches

        11:23 Considering Mateta and forward line dilemmas

        12:49 Pennant’s transfers and Burnley fear

        13:50 Liverpool pain and avoiding their defence

        14:01 Ekiteke debate and FPL rivalry

        15:00 Chips remaining and triple captain thinking

        16:22 Risk takers, captains and players to avoid

        18:50 Rogue captain picks for Gameweek 12

        19:20 Should you captain Harland at Newcastle?

        20:15 Is Mbwemo away at Everton a risk

        21:03 Why lesser team defenders are gold

        22:00 AFCON impact on FPL squads

        23:26 How Liverpool might change shape during AFCON

        25:11 DEF CON obsession and midfield strategy

        27:00 North London Derby build up

        28:21 Score predictions

        30:12 Arsenal Spur Combined starting XI breakdown

        37:10 Building the bench and comparing squads

        38:50 Spurs depth concerns

        40:56 Why spurs have struggled at the Emirates

        42:10 What Thomas Frank needs to do

        43:25 Derby intensity stories from their playing days

        44:04 Final thoughts and forfeit warnings

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        48 min
      • England’s Number 10 Debate: Palmer, Bellingham or Foden? Why FPL Is Broken This Season With Defenders Dominating.

        FPL is upside-down, defenders keep outscoring attackers, and Jermaine Jenas is officially in the mud. In this week’s Wildcards, JJ and JP break down why this season’s Fantasy Premier League feels completely broken, why defensive picks are dominating every gameweek, and how the new DEFCON rules are turning the game into a nightmare for attacking managers.

        From missed chances and rogue captain picks to AFCON shake-ups and formation changes, the lads review their gameweeks, compare scores, and decide whether it’s time to ditch strikers altogether. They also dig into Premier League fixtures, Liverpool’s slump, Arne Slot’s tactical headaches, and the debate around whether losing Salah might actually help Liverpool reset.

        Then it’s the big one… England’s number 10. Palmer, Bellingham, Foden - who actually fits? JJ reacts to the media’s twist on Thomas Tuchel’s comments and the pair give their honest starting XI for the 2026 World Cup.

        And of course, there’s the weekly chaos: VAR inconsistencies, referee bias accusations, Doku turning into Messi for one week only, United’s looming AFCON crisis, rogue FPL transfers, and the best (and strangest) player superstitions JJ and JP have ever seen.

        This episode is packed with Premier League talk, fantasy insights, and pure Wildcards banter from start to finish.

        What You’ll Hear in This Week’s Episode:

        • Why FPL defenders are dominating the points this season
        • Whether attacking players are worth it anymore under DEFCON scoring
        • The formations you should be considering for upcoming gameweeks
        • AFCON’s impact on Liverpool, Man United and the FPL landscape
        • Who should be England’s number 10 at the World Cup
        • VAR controversies, referee trends and the scary Michael Oliver stat
        • Premier League fixture analysis and FPL implications
        • How elite players actually handle superstition and match-day rituals
        • 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 – Weekly scores and mini-league standing drama

          05:20 – Why defenders are smashing FPL this season

          07:00 – Ditching strikers? New formations that actually work

          09:30 – Jar Pedro pain and rogue captain picks

          10:40 – Top performers, transfers in and transfers out

          14:50 – Premier League fixture rundown and FPL traps

          21:20 – Producer Sam goes top of the Wildcards league

          22:00 – Liverpool get hammered: what's going wrong?

          23:30 – VAR meltdowns, referee bias and Michael Oliver’s stats

          27:20 – How Liverpool should play without Salah during AFCON

          29:00 – United’s AFCON crisis: Diallo, Amdouni, Boey analysis

          31:40 – Could Conor Gallagher replace Mainoo?

          32:40 – The England number 10 debate

          35:00 – Palmer vs Bellingham vs Foden: who fits best?

          37:00 – Why England friendlies are dead

          38:00 – Player superstitions: Beckham, JT, Berbatov and more

          41:30 – Spurs, managers and madness behind the scenes

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          46 min
        • Has Fantasy Football Gone Too Far with DEFCON Points? And Does Football Knowledge Actually Make You Worse at FPL!

          This week, JJ’s losing patience with fantasy football logic while JP’s fuming at DEFCON points stealing the spotlight from actual goals. The lads debate whether “too much football knowledge” actually hurts your FPL game, argue over the new scoring system, and try to fix their broken midfields ahead of Gameweek 11.

          They also get into:

          • Why Declan Rice and Moisés Caicedo are secretly FPL gold

          • The real reason Jermaine thinks Sunderland won’t go down (after calling them “poo-poo”)

          • Liverpool’s defensive comeback vs Villa and Madrid

          • Whether Arsenal have already sealed the Premier League

          • Why JJ thinks captaining Haaland this week could be a huge mistake

            This is the football podcast that turns your FPL group chat into pure entertainment; football insight, and unfiltered takes, this is the Wildcards chaos you live for.

            What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

            • How to rethink your FPL midfield strategy under the DEFCON system

            • Which players are quietly racking up points under the radar

            • Why overthinking football knowledge can tank your fantasy season

            • The truth about Liverpool’s tactical shift and Arsenal’s title charge

            • Why “finding a differential” could make or break your FPL ranking

              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 – Introduction to Fantasy Football Podcast & Hosts

              0:26 – Fantasy Premier League Recap: Wins, Losses, and Reactions

              01:25 – Does Too Much Football Knowledge Hurt Fantasy Picks?

              04:02 – Fantasy Manager Frustrations: Transfers & Missed Opportunities

              05:40 – Midfield Strategy: DEF CON Points & Formation Tactics Explained

              08:39 – Debate: Are DEF CON Points Good for Fantasy Football?

              10:29 – Fantasy Weekly Scores: League Standings and Performance Review

              13:01 – Sunderland’s Season Predictions & Team Assessment

              14:20 – Top Fantasy Transfers: Who's In and Out

              16:09 – Best Midfielders for Bonus Points and Team Value

              17:24 – Fixture Focus: Wolves, Chelsea, and Key Players to Watch

              19:02 – Fantasy Captain Tips: Should You Trust Erling Haaland?

              23:07 – Listener Shoutouts: Top Scorers and Wildcards League Highlights

              26:22 – Champions League Reactions: Liverpool, Madrid, PSG, Bayern

              28:52 – Must-Have Players: Defensive Midfielders and Risk Choices

              29:15 – Fantasy Football Captain Choices and Players to Avoid

              31:08 – League Promotion: How to Join & Weekly Prizes

              36:10 – Liverpool’s Revival: Defensive Strategies and Clean Sheets

              38:34 – Will Arsenal Win the Premier League? End-of-Season Predictions

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              43 min
            • Robbie Keane to Celtic? FPL Gameweek 10 chaos as differential players are scoring BIG and Premier League heartache with £400m still not buying attacking football for Liverpool!

              Robbie Keane to Celtic? Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant are back and as always it’s Fantasy Premier League meets real football banter. In this week’s episode, the lads tear into FPL Gameweek 12 - from captaincy chaos and dodgy transfers to Premier League low blocks, Liverpool’s tactical problems and Arsenal’s reliance on set-pieces.

              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

              JJ finally beats Pennant in the Wildcards League and doesn’t let him forget it. They debate why £400m still can’t buy attacking football, whether Haaland remains a must-captain, and which differential players could deliver big this weekend - including sleepers from Fulham, Burnley, Bournemouth and Sunderland.

              The boys dive into proper nostalgia - remembering the Nike Vapors, Adidas F50s, and old-school leather boots - before giving their take on Robbie Keane’s potential move to Celtic and why JJ believes the Irish legend is finally ready for the job.

              In This Episode:

              • FPL Gameweek 10 captain tips & transfers
              • Liverpool’s low-block problem
              • Arsenal’s set-piece stats explained
              • Robbie Keane Celtic manager rumours
              • Premier League banter & boot nostalgia
              • Key Moments: 

                0:00 - Managerial Decision-Making & Fantasy Football Woes

                Kick off with a fiery debate over managerial choices, FPL selection mistakes, and the struggle with team performance.

                00:37 - Wild Cards Podcast Intro & Hosts Welcome

                Introducing hosts Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant for Episode 12, covering all things Fantasy Premier League.

                01:20 - Rivalry Recap: Gameweek Results & Banter

                A lively review of recent FPL results, team performance, and humorous back-and-forth over league standings.

                03:10 - Low Block Tactics & Modern Football Trends

                Analysis of low block defending in the Premier League, Pep Guardiola’s influence, and the tactical evolution of top teams.

                05:00 - Big Money Transfers & Expectations

                Debate over big team spending, transfer windows, and how investment impacts league performance.

                08:04 - FPL Points on the Bench & Manager Reflection

                Discussion on bench points dilemmas and the need for better decision-making in FPL.

                10:31 - FPL Gameweek 10: Top Transfers In & Out

                Complete rundown of the best and most dropped FPL players for Gameweek 10, including differential picks and form players.

                12:36 - Squad Struggles & Big Money Decisions

                Strategic talk on fixing underperforming players (e.g. Viktor Gyokeres, Joao Pedro), team value, and bench improvements.

                15:02 - Taking Risks with Budget FPL Players

                Spotlighting affordable FPL gems from Brighton, Bournemouth, Palace, Sunderland, and Burnley as this year’s big wins.

                18:36 - FPL Captain Choices: Playing It Safe or Going Bold?

                Advice on picking captains, differentials like Van de Ven, and challenging the Haaland safe pick.

                20:35 - Fixtures to Target: Upcoming Gameweek Preview

                Data-driven preview of FPL teams/fixtures to target (Wolves vs. Fulham, West Ham, Brighton, Arsenal, etc.).

                25:18 - Value Benches & Team Structure Tips

                The importance of a strong FPL bench, optimal squad structure, and making room for breakout players.

                27:11 - Captain Picks: Haaland or Volta Morden?

                Open debate about this week’s best captain option, evaluating Haaland, Volta Morden, and fixture difficulty.

                29:34 - Iconic Football Boots: Stories from the Pitch

                A nostalgic dive into Nike Mercurial Vapors, Adidas F50s, and personal pro football boot memories for brand SEO.

                38:01 - Celtic Manager Rumours & Robbie Keane

                Breaking down Brendan Rodgers’ exit, Robbie Keane’s potential appointment, and reactions from ex-teammates.

                41:35 - EPL Coaching Journeys & Future Prospects

                Reflection on coaching experiences, career growth, and inspiring moves across world leagues.

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                47 min
              • Has Marinakas Lost It? Liverpool Woes As Salah Slumps, Spurs’ Next Mistake and Can Dyche Stem Forest Chaos?

                Welcome back to Wildcards – where fantasy football obsession meets Premier League chaos. This week, JJ and Pennant discuss Forest sacking Ange Postecoglou, Salah’s slump, Liverpool’s internal chaos, and the Premier League’s obsession with stats and set pieces. 

                Plus - what’s really going wrong with Spurs? Is Sean Dyche the answer for Forest? Has football lost its bite? 

                All that, plus JJ’s theory on the modern game’s decline, Pennant’s Messi “memory-gate,” and a massive shoutout to this week’s Wildcards League winner.

                • Inside the Spurs meltdown and what their next move says about modern football.

                • Salah’s form, Trent’s impact, and whether Liverpool can still challenge for the title.

                • Why JJ thinks football’s gone soft — and what’s missing from the modern game.

                • FPL strategy talk: why mid-table teams like Burnley and Bournemouth might be the real secret weapons.

                  Key Moments:

                  0:00 - Pennant crowned “Lord of FPL”

                  03:30 - Wildcards League fantasy football update

                  06:50 - Are Burnley and Bournemouth the new FPL goldmines?

                  09:00 - Salah, Trent & Liverpool’s right-side problem

                  12:00 - Pennant caught lying (again) about his team

                  15:00 - JJ’s theory: Salah’s greed & confidence crisis

                  20:00 - Forest sack Ange – JJ’s take on the madness

                  26:00 - Has football gone backwards? Set pieces, long throws & boring tactics

                  31:00 - JJ vs Pennant on the Premier League’s “soft era”

                  34:00 - Pennant’s Messi story resurfaces (again!)

                  35:40 - Deep dive: What’s really going on at Liverpool

                  38:00 - Spurs analysis: are they back… or just spursy?

                  44:00 - United’s comeback & FPL fixtures to watch

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                  49 min
                • Why are FPL Managers Dumping Salah? Plus Pennant’s Diego Costa Charity Match Bust Up & Reactions To Jack Wilshere Taking Charge At Luton Town

                  FPL is back this week and Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant are hyped for it!

                  On this podcast, Pennant relives his emotional return to the pitch for Liverpool Legends vs Chelsea Legends, complete with Diego Costa beef, VAR drama, and nostalgic flashbacks from his playing days.

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                  The lads dive head-first into Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 9 - transfers, team dilemmas, and the psychology of chasing points. There’s FPL beef, tactical overthinking, brutal honesty and a few dodgy transfer confessions.

                  You will also hear Jenas and Pennant react Jack Wilshere’s new management job, what makes a great modern manager, and why some players need freedom - not curfews. JJ shares old-school tales from the Bobby Robson and Rafa Benitez eras, while Pennant imagines his own “party pass” policy for players who perform.

                  Plus we share about how JJ has landed on the radar of HMRC Podcast Guy!

                  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 – Jermaine Pennant returns to action at Stamford Bridge

                  03:40 – Baba’s infamous training tackle flashback

                  06:00 – Playing on modern “carpet” pitches vs old-school mud

                  07:45 – Which legends could still play in the Premier League

                  09:50 – What players miss most after retiring

                  12:20 – Premier League & FPL back after the international break

                  14:50 – JJ vs JP FPL rivalry heats up

                  17:00 – Richarlison, Salah & Foden – time to sell?

                  20:00 – Best budget defenders and wildcard tips

                  24:20 – Match Bingo segment: Liverpool vs Man United preview

                  31:30 – Jack Wilshere’s new management chapter

                  36:00 – What kind of manager would Jenas or Pennant be?

                  39:40 – Would you let players party after a win?

                  41:45 – HMRC Podcast Guy puts Pennant on the radar

                  45:00 – Wildcards League update + fan shoutouts

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                  50 min
                • What is behind Liverpool’s defensive wobble? How can City resolve their goal drought with only Haaland firing and what is England’s dream starting XI

                  In Episode 9 of Wildcards, Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant are back - and this week, the tables have turned. Pennant takes control of the hot seat after another fantasy football forfeit, and chaos unfolds as the boys dissect FPL fails, wild substitutions, and the latest Premier League talking points.

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                  The boys chat about if Pep’s Man City are showing signs of fatigue, whether Liverpool’s last-minute luck has finally run out, if Salah’s still the main man, and which England XI should start the next World Cup.

                  Expect big takes on Arsenal’s set-piece dominance, Virgil van Dijk’s “twerking” defending, why Ange Postecoglou’s job at Forest is already on the line, and some fantasy football strategy for game week nine.

                  What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

                  • Why Jermaine Jenas’ FPL bench decisions are haunting him
                  • Pep’s biggest tactical problem at Manchester City
                  • How Liverpool’s defensive issues could cost them
                  • Why Arsenal’s set-piece strategy is winning them games
                  • The brutal truth about Ange Postecoglou’s Forest tenure
                  • Jenas and Pennant’s ideal England World Cup starting XI
                  • Key Moments:

                    0:00 – Jenas gets demoted to the “hot seat”

                    02:30 – Fantasy football bench woes and bad luck

                    06:30 – Gameweek winner shoutout: Ezra Hoodie, age 10

                    09:00 – Arsenal’s form and transfer plans

                    13:40 – Man City’s overreliance on Haaland

                    16:10 – Arsenal’s set-piece revolution and Tony Pulis nostalgia

                    19:00 – Liverpool’s late-goal habit and Salah’s decline

                    26:00 – Replacing Salah: the top candidates

                    27:40 – Ange Postecoglou’s struggles at Forest

                    30:30 – The fixtures that could decide his fate

                    33:40 – England’s best XI debate for the World Cup

                    41:20 – FPL Comebacks


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                    46 min
                  • Is Gyökeres the Missing Piece for Arsenal’s Title Push? Can Ten Hag Survive at Manchester United After Latest Crisis and Should You Sell Richarlison and Back Watkins in FPL Gameweek 7?

                    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.

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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:

                    • FPL Gameweek 7 dilemmas: Watkins, Richarlison, Isak and Guehi
                    • Arsenal’s mentality and whether Gyökeres is the striker they needed
                    • Liverpool’s slow-burn £140m gamble on Florian Wirtz
                    • Manchester United’s tactical chaos under Erik ten Hag
                    • Who were the best captains JJ & JP ever played under?
                    • Ryder Cup chaos: when golf felt like a football stadium
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                      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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                    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…