The 2005-06 campaign saw Stoke City, managed by the colorful Johan Boskamp, secure a safe mid-table finish, ending up 13th in the Championship. Leading the charge was the prolific on-loan Scottish forward Paul Gallagher, whose 11 league goals (12 total) proved vital for The Potters in their 99th season in the Football League. The year also featured a respectable run to the Fifth Round of the FA Cup, providing the faithful at the Britannia Stadium with moments of cup-run excitement amidst the competitive second tier.