 Futcher started his professional career with hometown club Chester in the Fourth Division, appearing in four first-team games under Ken Roberts in 1973–74.He moved with twin brother Paul on to Harry Haslam's Luton Town for a joint £125,000 fee in June 1974.He scored seven goals in 17 games in the First Division relegation campaign in 1974–75, including a hat-trick against Wolverhampton Wanderers.