Wildcards with Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant
Wildcards with Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant
Podcast Description
Wildcards: Jermaine Jenas & Jermaine Pennant Launch Explosive New Football Podcast That Brings Fantasy Football Obsession to Life
Former England internationals and fan-favourite pundits Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant announce the launch of their brand new podcast Wildcards on Friday 15th August – a weekly no-holds-barred football podcast where FPL obsession meets real-life dressing room drama, transfer tales and weekly chaos from the beautiful game.
The show rips the roof off your fantasy football group chat and brings the banter, rivalry, and behind-the-scenes secrets straight to your ears – from two players who’ve lived it at the highest level.
“We’re bringing the arguments, the disasters, and the madness from our own FPL group chat into the spotlight - with no filter” says Jermaine Jenas.
“We’re giving football fans access to the kind of chat they wish they heard on TV” adds Jermaine Pennant.
What to Expect on Wildcards:
Fantasy League Drama: Weekly wins, wildcard disasters, triple captain regrets – and the kind of trash talk you’d expect from two ex-pros who still really want to win.
Unfiltered Football Stories: No scripts. No polish. Just real stories from England camps, Premier League dressing rooms, and the player’s WhatsApp groups.
Insider Access: JJ and Pennant are still close to top players. Expect voice notes, rumours from the training ground, and off-the-record insight you won’t hear on mainstream media.
Weekly Mayhem: Transfer reactions, hot takes, forfeits, and fan shout-outs. It’s the FPL battleground you didn’t know you needed.
With weekly episodes dropping every Friday - from Aug 15th - Wildcards is set to become the go-to listen for fans who love fantasy football and want real talk from real players who’ve walked the walk.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes surrounding fantasy football including weekly updates on Fantasy Premier League (FPL) strategies, insider perspectives from Premier League dressing rooms, and transfer news. Episodes are filled with banter, predictions, and discussions about player performances, such as debates on whether to include Mo Salah or Erling Haaland as essential picks for FPL. The show also integrates personal anecdotes and humorous insights into football culture and dramas.
Wildcards: Jermaine Jenas & Jermaine Pennant Launch Explosive New Football Podcast That Brings Fantasy Football Obsession to Life
Former England internationals and fan-favourite pundits Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant announce the launch of their brand new podcast Wildcards on Friday 15th August – a weekly no-holds-barred football podcast where FPL obsession meets real-life dressing room drama, transfer tales and weekly chaos from the beautiful game.
The show rips the roof off your fantasy football group chat and brings the banter, rivalry, and behind-the-scenes secrets straight to your ears – from two players who’ve lived it at the highest level.
“We’re bringing the arguments, the disasters, and the madness from our own FPL group chat into the spotlight – with no filter” says Jermaine Jenas.
“We’re giving football fans access to the kind of chat they wish they heard on TV” adds Jermaine Pennant.
What to Expect on Wildcards:
Fantasy League Drama: Weekly wins, wildcard disasters, triple captain regrets – and the kind of trash talk you’d expect from two ex-pros who still really want to win.
Unfiltered Football Stories: No scripts. No polish. Just real stories from England camps, Premier League dressing rooms, and the player’s WhatsApp groups.
Insider Access: JJ and Pennant are still close to top players. Expect voice notes, rumours from the training ground, and off-the-record insight you won’t hear on mainstream media.
Weekly Mayhem: Transfer reactions, hot takes, forfeits, and fan shout-outs. It’s the FPL battleground you didn’t know you needed.
With weekly episodes dropping every Friday – from Aug 15th – Wildcards is set to become the go-to listen for fans who love fantasy football and want real talk from real players who’ve walked the walk.
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
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