The 2004-05 campaign delivered a heartbreaking but dramatic return to the top flight for Norwich City as The Canaries, despite a valiant late surge, were ultimately relegated back to the Championship, finishing 19th. Leading the charge for goals were midfielder Damien Francis and new, high-profile January signing Dean Ashton, who both notched 7 decisive league goals, including Ashton's vital strikes in memorable home wins like the 2-0 upset against Manchester United. However, the season remains infamous for the club's failure to record a single competitive away victory and ended with a crushing 6-0 defeat on 'Survival Sunday' at Fulham, a bitter finale to their Premier League stay.. The 2005-06 campaign was a season of high, yet ultimately unfulfilled, ambition for Norwich City as The Canaries, newly relegated from the Premier League, finished 9th in the Championship. The promotion push was severely hampered by the mid-season club-record sale of star striker Dean Ashton to West Ham, despite his crucial goals for the side, including his 10 in the league before his departure. Ashton's absence, alongside the efforts of players like Darren Huckerby, defined a year of disappointment and transition under manager Nigel Worthington.