Wildcards with Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant

Welcome to Gameweek 6, where Jenas is spiralling down the FPL table and Pennant is loving every second of it. After another brutal forfeit, JJ admits he’s mid-table mediocrity while “Sir” Pennant sits smug at the top of the Wildcards League.

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This week, the lads break down Gameweek 5 disasters, wildcard strategy ahead of the international break, and why trusting Ollie Watkins was a mistake. Plus: Cole Palmer captaincy madness, Spurs’ fixture run, bargain midfielders, and why Haaland is about to get the triple-captain armband.

Away from FPL, the boys get stuck into:

And there are this week’s shoutouts, league updates, and Match Bingo pick – Newcastle v Arsenal.

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Key Moments: 

0:00 – JJ’s Forfeit & FPL League Standings

2:30 – JJ’s Gameweek 5 Disaster & Bench Points Pain

5:00 – Mid-Table Manager Banter & Board Pressure Talk

6:20 – Shoutouts: Final Boss Tops Wildcards League

7:50 – Wildcard Decision: JJ Rips Up His Team

9:40 – Haaland Triple Captain & Cole Palmer Gamble

12:00 – Spurs Fixture Run & Bargain Midfield Picks

15:00 – Leeds Players & Bargain Bucket Strategy

16:30 – Can We Trust Pep’s Man City Rotation?

18:20 – Ballon d’Or 2025 Debate: Dembélé, Mbappé, Salah

20:30 – Harry Kane’s “Disrespectful” 13th Place Finish

23:00 – Pennant Reveals Real Madrid Transfer Story

27:00 – Managers Who Got the Best Out of JJ & Pennant

33:00 – Player Management Styles & Modern Tactics Debate

36:00 – Rory Delap’s Legendary Long Throws Explained

39:00 – Arsenal Mentality Under Arteta vs Man City

41:40 – Premier League Managers Already Under Pressure

45:30 – Dressing Room Vibes When Managers Are Close to Sacking

47:10 – Listener Shoutouts & Wildcards League Update

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This week on Wildcards, Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant bring the banter, the pain, and the big calls from another dramatic Fantasy Premier League gameweek.

JJ is forced into his second straight forfeit - and Arsenal fans are going to love this one. Yes, a former Spurs man singing North London Forever. Brutal.

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The lads also break down:

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Key Moments: 

0:00 – JJ’s brutal Arsenal forfeit: North London Forever

03:30 – Wildcards League recap & Gameweek 4 scores

06:30 – JP’s transfer moves and 80-point haul

08:00 – FPL chips gone wild: Wildcard & Free Hit strategy

09:30 – Salah vs Haaland: can you own both?

12:20 – Merseyside Derby preview & JP’s Liverpool vs Everton memories

16:30 – FPL captaincy & striker dilemmas (Isak, Semenyo, Yoakerez, João Pedro)

22:00 – JJ considers Wildcard vs patience strategy

25:00 – Liverpool’s late winners & early season form analysed

28:00 – Spurs in Europe: Bergvall hype & midfield debate

32:00 – JJ & Pennany rant on refereeing standards

35:30 – EA FC 26 soundtrack revealed + FIFA vs Pro Evo nostalgia

38:00 – Wildcards League shoutouts & weekly mug saga

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This week, expect Wildcard Chaos: FPL Wildcard Picks, Forest Drama, Kane Debate and England Reactions

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Fantasy Premier League is back and in this episode of Wildcards, the lads go in on Nottingham Forest’s managerial chaos, whether Ange Postecoglou’s arrival means FPL managers should ditch Forest defenders, and why Harry Kane might still be underrated despite his record-breaking numbers.

Pennant also confesses to emailing FPL after a wildcard glitch, the forfeits start ramping up, and the boys debate whether you can really go without both Haaland and Salah in your squad.

Expect pure FPL gold, inside player stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.

If you’re looking for FPL tips, wildcard dilemmas, Premier League banter, and insight from two ex-pros who’ve been there and done it, this is the pod to plug into.

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Key Moments: 

0:00 – FPL returns after international break

01:10 – Nottingham Forest sack Nuno & Ange Postecoglou impact

06:00 – FPL tips: Should you sell Forest defenders?

10:00 – Pennant emails FPL about Wildcard glitch

13:00 – FPL Wildcard strategy: Haaland vs Salah dilemma

18:00 – Best FPL midfield bargains: Grealish, Eze, Elliott

22:00 – Why defenders dominate Fantasy Premier League points this season

28:00 – Harry Kane debate: underrated despite record goals?

32:00 – Craig Bellamy ruthless stories from Liverpool training

34:30 – England international break: Andorra and Serbia analysis

36:30 – Final FPL wildcard tips and strategy takeaways

Wildcards is a Pivot Productions Group Podcast

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International break or not, Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant are back with Wildcards – and this week it’s pure chaos.

Gameweek 3 hit hard: JJ’s captaining Richarlison blew up in his face, Pennant’s “free hit masterplan” fell flat, and forfeits get served. Meanwhile, Producer Sam went and bagged 92 points to top the Wildcards league – but was it genius or just dumb luck?

The lads also go in on:

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KEY MOMENTS:

0:00 – Wildcards Ep4 intro: JJ vs Pennant FPL chaos

02:00 – Gameweek 3 review: Richarlison captain fail & free hit flop

04:30 – Forfeit time: JJ suffers black coffee punishment

06:30 – Burnley shock Man United & Pennant’s injuries pile up

09:00 – Ollie Watkins blanks again – time to sell?

10:00 – Mo Salah dilemma: keep or cash in before GW4

12:00 – Chelsea vs Fulham VAR controversy & referee rants

15:00 – Why VAR is ruining football – JJ & Pennant go off

18:00 – Wildcards League update: Producer Sam’s 92-point week

20:00 – Isak transfer talk: Liverpool’s £140m striker debate

23:00 – Crystal Palace reject Liverpool move for Marc Guéhi

27:00 – Has the transfer window unsettled Aston Villa?

30:00 – Arsenal’s new striker Gyökeres analysed – boom or bust?

33:00 – “The Game’s Gone”: corner flag bookings & set-piece coaches

37:00 – Premier League rivalries aren’t the same anymore

39:00 – Fans filming opposition goals – football culture gone wrong

41:00 – Closing thoughts & shout-out to the Wildcards FPL winner

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Gameweek 3 is here and the chaos has officially begun! Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant unpack the drama from FPL, the transfer market, and life in football.

This week:

JJ vs Pennant – who came out on top in GW2, and what brutal forfeit did the loser have to face? (Spoiler: it involves singing)

Sunderland beef settled… or is it?

Phil Foden drops by (sort of) – social media, player shout-outs and how JJ & Pennant would’ve handled Insta in their playing days.

Captain dilemmas – Salah, Saka, Haaland… or time to back a wildcard pick like Semenyo?

Transfer chaos – Spurs linked with Xavi Simons, Newcastle’s big new striker, and United’s struggles with young talent like Kobbie Mainoo.

FPL tactics – when to use your chips, whether a minus four is worth it, and why JJ is already looking at a wildcard.

Plus: initiation songs, dodgy fines, JJ winding Pennant up about his league position and the first official Wildcards Forfeit performance.

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Key Moments 

0:00 – Intro: JJ vs Pennant, GW3 kicks off

01:00 – GW2 scores revealed + weekly forfeit agreed

03:00 – Initiation song banter & dressing room memories

04:30 – Sunderland beef finally put to bed?

05:30 – FPL league shout-outs + mug winner

06:40 – Phil Foden likes the Wildcards reel 👀

07:30 – Would JJ & Pennant have survived social media?

09:20 – Banter era: how they’d have trolled full-backs online

11:00 – JJ the straight-laced captain vs Pennant the carnage

12:30 – Salah captaincy debate & late assist saves the day

13:20 – Is it time to drop Salah vs Arsenal?

14:40 – Wildcard, Free Hit or minus-four? Chip dilemmas

16:20 – Pennant languishing 33rd in the league 😂

18:10 – Man United vs Burnley – who to back?

20:30 – Burnley debate: Championship dominance vs Premier League reality

22:00 – Captaincy era shift – finally more than Haaland & Salah?

23:00 – Wildcard captain picks: Saka, Semenyo & more

24:00 – Transfer window talk – Spurs linked with Xavi Simons

26:00 – Simons vs Eze: who’s the better Spurs signing?

28:30 – Chelsea hijack fears & Levy banter

30:10 – Newcastle’s new £85m striker signing

32:00 – Is the fee madness or market reality?

33:20 – Man United’s youth problem – Kobbie Mainoo & Sancho

35:00 – Management issues at Old Trafford – player vs manager trust

37:00 – Grimsby upset & Ten Hag questions

38:40 – First Wildcards forfeit: initiation song performance

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Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant are back with Episode 2 of Wildcards, diving straight into the biggest Premier League headlines and Fantasy Premier League chaos from Gameweek 1.

From Arsenal hijacking Spurs’ move for Eberechi Eze, to Tottenham’s stalled transfers under Daniel Levy, the lads don’t hold back on their verdict. They also debate Sunderland’s shock result, Alexander Isak’s messy Newcastle transfer saga, and whether Nottingham Forest could finish higher than Spurs this season.

On the FPL side, JJ and Pennant reveal their Gameweek 1 scores, set a weekly forfeit challenge, break down why defenders are dominating under new bonus point rules, and argue over whether Mo Salah should be dropped for Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka. Plus, the famous Volders Curse strikes again, changing matches in real time.

Arsenal hijack Spurs’ transfer for Eberechi Eze and Daniel Levy backlash

Tottenham’s failed deals and lack of ambition in the transfer market

Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 1 review: JJ vs Pennant scores and forfeits

Sunderland’s shock Premier League result and Jermaine Pennant’s apology

The Volders Curse explained: how one mate’s superstition wrecks FPL teams

Defenders dominating FPL bonus points under new rules

Should Mo Salah be sold for Bukayo Saka in Gameweek 2?

Nottingham Forest’s strong start and whether they could finish above Spurs

Alexander Isak’s transfer saga at Newcastle and player-club loyalty debate

Premier League managers already under pressure after opening weekend

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00:00 Arsenal hijack Spurs’ transfer – Eze fallout

02:30 Daniel Levy slammed for failed deals

06:00 Spurs’ fans reaction and lack of ambition

08:15 Gameweek 1 scores: JJ vs Pennant

09:45 Weekly forfeits agreed – let the chaos begin

12:30 Sunderland shock West Ham – Pennant apologises (sort of)

16:00 The Volders Curse strikes again

18:30 FPL team names – funniest entries revealed

22:00 Gameweek 2 transfer dilemmas: Salah vs Saka

27:30 Can you fit Haaland and Salah in your squad?

32:00 Nottingham Forest’s strong start and City Ground atmosphere

34:00 Alexander Isak transfer saga – loyalty vs ambition

42:00 Managers already under pressure after GW1

44:30 Looking ahead to Gameweek 2

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The Premier League is back - and so is the chaos in our Fantasy Premier League group chat. Former England internationals Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant kick off the very first episode of Wildcards by tearing into Gameweek 1 team selections, calling out lies about leaving Mo Salah or Erling Haaland out, and revealing their must-have FPL picks.

From inside knowledge on new FPL rule changes (DEFCON points, anyone?) to behind-the-scenes dressing room stories, this episode blends fantasy football tips with real Premier League insight you won’t get on TV. Expect strong opinions, elite-level banter, and some outrageous season predictions – including top five finishes, relegation picks, and Golden Boot winners.

We’re also talking Spurs vs PSG, Liverpool’s title chances, transfer sagas (Isak to Liverpool?), Everton’s surprise signings, and the Premier League’s worst-ever kits. Plus – find out why Jermaine Pennant once had to go on a “date” with Martha from Baby Reindeer as a fantasy football forfeit.

In this episode:

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Key Moments: 

0:00 Intro & FPL Gameweek 1 hype

2:17 Haaland, Salah & captain pick mind games

4:40 The “Voldemort” FPL chip

7:24 New DEFCON bonus points rule explained

10:11 Must-have FPL players for GW1

13:58 Underrated defenders & midfield bargains

17:32 Spurs vs PSG analysis

24:21 Liverpool’s title push & transfer talk

27:59 Isak to Liverpool? Transfer saga chat

33:28 Relegation predictions

42:00 Golden Boot & breakout star picks

45:25 FPL tweaks before deadline

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It’s here - the first-ever Wildcards episode. Former England internationals Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant throw you straight into the madness of their real-life Fantasy Premier League group chat. From wildcard disasters to Premier League dressing room secrets, this sneak peek sets the tone for what’s coming every Friday.

In this episode:

Alexander Isak transfer saga – should he leave Newcastle United for Liverpool, and why fans are split.

FPL team talk – JJ and Pennant debate Salah, Saka, Haaland, Jarrod Bowen and the hunt for this season’s budget gems.

Transfer rumours & injuries – Spurs blow with James Maddison injury, Everton linked with Jack Grealish, and what it means for fantasy managers.

Player loyalty vs career moves – the truth about forcing transfers, with JJ’s Tottenham and Luka Modrić stories, plus Pennant’s Stoke City bust-up.

Premier League hot takes – Harry Kane vs Son Heung-min: who’s the bigger Spurs legend?

Plus, funniest player name puns, group chat forfeits, Ibiza viral moments, and why the lads think trims matter as much as transfers.

From insider stories about England camps to tactical FPL tips for the opening gameweek, this is unfiltered football talk from two ex-pros who’ve lived it.

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Wildcards is a Pivot Productions Group podcast. 

Key Moments:

0:00 – Welcome to Wildcards: FPL Meets Real Football

00:44 – Alexander Isak Liverpool Transfer Rumours

02:26 – Inside the FPL Group Chat Chaos

04:25 – Fantasy Premier League Team Selection Tips

05:56 – Building a Bench for FPL Success

07:10 – Thoughts on Jarrod Bowen as Striker in FPL

08:14 – Sunderland v West Ham: Opening Day Preview

09:04 – Stakes and Forfeits in the FPL League

11:20 – The Reality of Forcing Transfers

12:45 – Player Loyalty vs Career Moves in Football

14:58 – Newcastle United’s Place in the Football Hierarchy

16:32 – Why Fans Turn on Players Who Want to Leave

17:34 – JJ’s Tottenham Story: Frozen Out by a Manager

18:44 – Pennant’s Stoke City Fallout with Tony Pulis

19:43 – Can Manchester United Bounce Back?

22:12 – Harry Kane vs Son Heung-min: Spurs Legend Debate

24:19 – Jack Grealish Everton Rumours & Career Moves

25:19 – James Maddison Injury Update & Mental Health in Football

26:26 – Spurs Defensive Choices Without Maddison

26:54 – Viral Ibiza Moment & Footballer Nightlife Stories

27:45 – Haircuts, Comebacks & Dressing Room Banter

29:28 – Funniest Player Name Puns in Football

31:13 – Join the Official Wildcards FPL League

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Welcome to Wildcards - the new podcast where the FPL obsession is real, the football news is breaking and the sporting banter is savage!

Hosted by ex-pros and lifelong mates Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant, this is the pod that rips the roof off your WhatsApp group chat and brings the chaos, rivalry and ridiculousness of the beautiful game straight to your ears.

Connect with JJ and Penn via https://www.instagram.com/wildcardspod

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