EPISODE · Sep 5, 2025 · 43 MIN
Marc Guéhi to hand back captaincy, VAR rants & why the Game’s Gone
from Wildcards with Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant · host Pivot Productions Group
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: Watkins, Isak and the big striker dilemmas ahead of GW4 Why VAR has killed the vibe – and how refs with no playing experience are ruining football The Marc Guéhi transfer saga – did Palace block his dream move to Liverpool? “The Game’s Gone” – JJ and Pennant call out corner-flag bookings, set-piece coaches, and fans filming the opposition Transfer window winners and losers: Liverpool’s big spend, Arsenal’s gamble, Spurs’ green fixtures 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 – 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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: Watkins, Isak and the big striker dilemmas ahead of GW4 Why VAR has killed the vibe – and how refs with no playing experience are ruining football The Marc Guéhi transfer saga – did Palace block his dream move to Liverpool? “The Game’s Gone” – JJ and Pennant call out corner-flag bookings, set-piece coaches, and fans filming the opposition Transfer window winners and losers: Liverpool’s big spend, Arsenal’s gamble, Spurs’ green fixtures 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 – 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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