The 2005-06 campaign was a season of dramatic turmoil and ultimate survival for Leicester City, with The Foxes finishing a nervy 16th in the Championship. The year was defined by the mid-season sacking of manager Craig Levein, who was replaced by Rob Kelly, who steered the club to safety and secured his permanent appointment. The attack was anchored by the prolific Iain Hume, who was the club's joint top scorer with 9 goals across all competitions alongside Joey Guðjónsson (the Player of the Year) and Mark de Vries. It was a tumultuous but defining chapter that saw The Foxes secure their second-tier status amid significant upheaval.