Episode 25 of Wildcards delivers a huge week of Fantasy Premier League decisions and major Premier League managerial drama.
Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant break down Gameweek 26 FPL strategy, including the bold call many managers are finally making: selling Erling Haaland. With Haaland no longer delivering consistent double-digit returns, is it time to redistribute funds into a stronger midfield?
With Spurs hovering dangerously close to relegation, the conversation turns serious as they debate whether managerial instability is damaging clubs more than poor performances.
The episode wraps with discussion on England’s World Cup prospects under Thomas Tuchel and why extending his contract could be the right move.
You Will Hear:
Captain Gabriel vs attacking Arsenal assets
FPL wildcard reshuffles
Premium midfield strategies
Bournemouth attacking options
Fixture difficulty and clean sheet trends
Arsenal vs Spurs preview
Spurs’ relegation fears
The Thomas Frank sacking at Tottenham
Nottingham Forest’s Sean Dyche situation
Harry Redknapp, Pochettino & Robbie Keane managerial rumours
Thomas Tuchel’s England contract extension through 2028
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 – Coming up, Jermaine Jenas thoughts on Thomas Frank sacking
0:55 - Big FPL Call: Is It Time to Sell Haaland in Fantasy Premier League?
01:57 – Wildcard Played: Squad Reshuffle and Back-to-Back Wins in FPL
02:21 – Captaining Arsenal Defenders: Gabriel, Clean Sheets & Bonus Point Strategy
03:37 – Why FPL Managers Are Captaining Defenders Over Forwards
04:13 – Cole Palmer Miss & Fine Margins in Fantasy Premier League Points
04:42 – Squad Deep Dive: Heavy Midfield Strategy and Budget Forwards in FPL
06:10 – Moving to 5‑Midfield: Going 5–1 Formation and Downgrading Strikers
06:31 – Clean Sheets Win Leagues: Arsenal’s Defence and FPL DEF-CON Points Explained
08:04 – Benching Calvert‑Lewin: When FPL Gambles Pay Off (and When They Don’t)
08:33 – Bournemouth & West Ham Preview: Goal-Fest Fixture and Attacking Assets
10:23 – Backing Bournemouth Attackers: Great Value Picks for Fantasy Managers
11:52 – Late-Season FPL Strategy: Fewer Clean Sheets and Targeting High-Goal Games
11:54 – North London Derby Preview: Arsenal vs Spurs and Fantasy Line-Up Decisions
12:22 – Can Spurs Really Trouble Arsenal? New Manager Bounce vs Derby Chaos
14:17 – Wildcards Mini-League Update: Top Manager, Team “Change Name” & Key Differentials
15:25 – Community & Growth: Building the Wildcards League and Instagram Presence
16:35 – Sacking Special Begins: Tottenham Sack Thomas Frank – Was It Inevitable?
17:36 – Is It All on the Manager? Players vs Tactics in Spurs’ Relegation Battle
19:18 – Nottingham Forest Chaos: Sean Dyche Sacked and the Cost of an Impatient Owner
21:52 – Why Constant Managerial Changes Damage Club Stability and Results
23:38 – Who Next? Spurs’ Managerial Shortlist and the “Driveway Interview” Culture
25:33 – Should Harry Redknapp Return? Old-School Man-Management vs Modern Tactics
28:01 – Picking the Right Style: Formations, Simplicity and Confidence at Spurs
30:00 – Pochettino, Robbie Keane, De Zerbi: Best Long-Term Fit for Tottenham?
32:32 – Why Pochettino Makes Sense: Fan Lift, Dressing Room Buy-In & Stability
33:19 – International Stage: Thomas Tuchel’s England Contract Extension to 2028
34:02 – Judging Tuchel: Performances, Qualifiers and Knockout-Tie Game Management
36:13 – Protecting Tuchel from Club Poachers: Man United, Real Madrid & Spurs Links
37:00 – Closing Thoughts: FA Cup Weekend, Managerial Vacancies & What Comes Next
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