Red Shields suffer first defeat of the season

Futera FC, the first EVER team in History to be Managed by an Online Community slipped to forth place in Division 2 after a nauseating defeat at the hands of table rivals Green Man FC.

Futera FC started the encounter brightly as their counterparts spent most of the opening stages within their own half. On the five minute mark, a slick move by Waddams found Ramos who blasted over the bar.

The Red Shields continued their assault on the Green Man FC Defense when Haider found himself beaming down on goal, he slotted the ball neatly into the back of the net only to look up and see the Linesman had flagged for offside.

A debated decision left Haider with his head in his hands and the Virtual Managers sending messages of support to pitch side in order to help Haider regain his focus.


Seconds later a long ball pumped forward found the lively Green Man No.9 who slotted home to give his side the lead.


After the break Futera failed to find any form of inspiration and leaked two poorly defended goals within minutes.

The Virtual Managers replaced Ramos and Hazel with Northwood and Delay but the move didn't pay its dividends as Green Man snatched two more goals before rounding off their tally with a 5th in the 80th minute.

A resurgence was spearheaded by Jason Pennman who snatched back a late goal before Jack Magill converted from the spot.



The defeat leaves Futera FC in 4th place five points behind leafers St Johns FC

Futera FC through against battling Leaside...

Futera FC, the first EVER team in History to be Managed by an Online Community qualified for the second round of the Division 2 Cup after a thrilling 7-5 win over League rivals Leaside.

Jack Magill was handed the Captains Arm Band before the encounter by the Virtual Managers due to the absence of Renan Ramos.

Goals from Daley, Waddams, Penman and Butler handed Futera FC a passage into the next round.

The 7-5 emphatic victory enabled the Red Shields to register their first ever win in a cup competition.

Next up Futera make the trip to Marston Reds for another tough Cup encounter.

Futera FC 2010/2011 Season Review

The first season of the Futera FC project (2010/2011) was as exciting and interesting as expected. The Red Shields were steered to a comfortable 9th placed finish by the Virtual Managers in Division 2. Numbers on the Virtual Managers LIVE Platform soared throughout the season as people from across the world heard that they could manage their own REAL LIFE football team at the 'click of a button'.

The season started well for Futera who didn’t record their first defeat until they were beaten by three goals at the Regional Ground in late October. However, it took them three months & the Christmas Break to recover. A convincing 5-1 win over Markyate on January 23rd extinguishing the dark cloud that had been hanging over the Futera FC players & Virtual Managers alike.

Probably the strongest performance of the season from the Virtual Managers came during the Futera FC V Brache Green Man game on the 6th March. With Futera trailing 3-2 a wise decision from the Virtual Managers regarding the formation was made. The change saw Jack Magill get the support he needed within the Brache final third setting up a thrilling finale. Futera scored twice within stoppage time via Magill and Ramos and the Virtual Managers rejoiced!

Crawley Green Reserves 0 v 3 Futera FC

Futera FC added to their undefeated start to the season with a convincing win over Crawley Green.

Two goals from debutant Ashley Wadhams and another from Pat Daley handed Futera FC their 3^rd win of the season and kept the Red Shields’ 100% record intact. 

During a balanced first half both teams scrambled to get ahead in the final third with Futera causing problems across both flanks. Renan Ramos, who had started the game out of position at right back hurtled forward at every given chance in order to aid Futera FC’s attack.

Futera FC 4 St Johns 1

After the previous weeks epic 4-1 win against newly promoted USL Red Star, Futera FC hosted yet another of last season's successful League 3 Teams, St Johns.


'Successful' seems an understatement, with St Johns having won not only the League but also 2 Cup Competitions in the previous season. General Manager Alkesh had already earmarked them as the Red Shields' main competition and as they lined up on a cold, windy Sunday in England, both players and Virtual Managers (VMs) showed obvious signs of nerves as kick off approached.

Futera FC 4 USL Red Star 1

With an incredible pre-season under Futera FC's belt, which saw 13 goals scored and 2 conceded, and a few great signings by Manager Alkesh Lalji, you couldn't blame Futera FC's players and Virtual Managers for being slightly optimistic about the coming season.

Rumours had been rife on Facebook all week, that we now possibly have a team that could challenge for honours, and on the back of this performance the RED SHIELDS would not have gained many doubters.

Renan Ramos: Futera FC Captain

With 25 votes, Renan Ramos has been voted Futera FC Captain for the 2011/12 season by the Virtual Managers. 


Gifted winger Ramos, 28, will replace Andy Hughes as Captain. We were sad to see Hughes leave the Captain position, and Virtual Managers were asked to choose from three players, Ramos, Adam Currington & Jack Magill for who they wanted to hand the 'Arm Band' to next term.   

Futera FC 2010/2011 Season Review

The first Season (2010/2011) of the Futera FC project was as exciting and interesting as expected. The Red Shields were steered to a comfortable 8th placed finish by the Virtual Managers in Division 2. Numbers on the Virtual Managers LIVE Platform soared throughout the season as people from across the world heard that they could manage their own REAL LIFE Football Team at the 'click of a button'.

THE FUTERA FC CUP 2011

Futera FC Fans...

The Futera FC Media Team is proud to present the 2011 Futera Cup that will showcase possible talent ahead of the new Season's pivotal campaign in
Division 2.

Alkesh Lalji and his Team are hoping to hit the ground running in their second Season 2011/12 guided by the phenomenal Virtual Managers and their fantastic decision making. Within the London area there has been huge excitement as players are hearing about the opportunity to apply their skills in the 2nd Season of Futera FC and be managed by Virtual Managers from the across the globe...