The Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Charlie Cooper as our first ever Virtual Manager.
In partnership with Mind, SI Games have launched a knockout competition – the EFL Football Manager Cup – featuring sides from the Championship, League One and League Two.
Using the latest version of the popular management simulation game, FM20, teams will be drawn against each other and the Virtual Managers of the respective sides will go head-to-head in a tactical battle.
Charlie, creator and star of the BBC’s award winning comedy This Country, is a Season Ticket Holder at the Cottage, alongside his dad Paul, and is looking forward to the challenge that awaits him: "I'm truly and deeply humbled to be the new Virtual Manager of Fulham Football Club. It's a job I've dreamt of since...yesterday.
"For those wondering what sort of footballing philosophy I'll be taking into the tournament, I'm very much from the school of medieval football. 4-4-2, big man Mitro up top, looking to hit it long at any opportunity. I want big Kevin McDonald in the middle, with Stefan Johansen flitting around snapping people in half."
The draw for the First Round of the EFL Football Manager Cup will be made on Sunday. Keep an eye on our Twitter account to see if Charlie can lead Fulham to silverware!
