The first series of the show was aired as a lead-in for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on the Special Broadcasting Service network that featured coverage of the Australian national soccer team.

Nerds FC is produced by SBS independent and Grundy Television (which has now merged with Crackerjack to become FremantleMedia Australia).

To find such individuals, ads were placed in local university newspapers and internet chat rooms seeking 18- to 25-year-old men, Could you be described as an intelligent geek?

Unlike other reality television series, the team was meant to bond and produce a cohesive group that was capable of excellent results.

The Nerds FC Season 1 strip was Royal Blue with white piping at the sleeves and neck, with matching shorts and socks.

The chorus of the song (and promotional video) is (in rhyme): "We will enter history, Failure to victory, This team is proud to be Nerds FC."

The final 'professional' outing was against Melbourne Victory in front of 25,000 people as post-match entertainment for the 2006 A-League Semi-final between Adelaide United and Sydney FC.

The song features Australian Idol finalist Chris Murphy playing guitar and singing some solos and an orchestral backing in the final section of the piece.

[8][9] The curtain raiser was a match between the Nerds FC Series 1 and the New South Wales Under 11's Elite Squad.