Have Arsenal Hijacked Spurs Eze Transfer? FPL Gameweek 2 Drama
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
If you’re deep into FPL tips, fantasy football strategy, and Premier League predictions, this is your new weekly fix. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a gameweek – or a forfeit.
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
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
Wildcards is a Pivot Productions Group podcast.
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Salah OR Haaland? You Can’t Skip Both! FPL Gameweek 1 Tips, Wildcard Picks & Premier League 2025/26 Predictions
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:
Gameweek 1 FPL picks & captains
Why Haaland and Salah might be non-negotiables
Secret FPL chip strategies for the 2024/25 season
New DEFCON points rule explained (and who benefits most)
Top 5 Premier League predictions – and who’s going down
Golden Boot & breakout star predictions
Spurs’ Champions League hopes & Liverpool’s title push
Behind-the-scenes Premier League dressing room banter
The kit design disaster that has everyone talking
If you’re deep into FPL tips, fantasy football strategy, and Premier League predictions, this is your new weekly fix. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a gameweek – or a forfeit.
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
Wildcards is a Pivot Productions Group podcast.
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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Alexander Isak to Liverpool? FPL Wildcard Chaos & Premier League Insider Stories | Wildcards Sneak Peek
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.
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
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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This is Wildcards with Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant
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
Think you can beat the pros? Join the Wildcards Pod FPL league
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About Wildcards with Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant
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.
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