The 2004-05 campaign delivered a year of crucial consolidation for Queens Park Rangers as The Hoops firmly established themselves in the inaugural Football League Championship, finishing a comfortable 11th in the league. Manager Ian Holloway's side enjoyed a stunning seven-game winning streak early on, which briefly propelled the newly-promoted team into the playoff spots, before they settled into a safe mid-table position. Leading the charge with his characteristic drive and power was the beloved veteran striker Paul Furlong, whose 18 league goals proved decisive, marking a successful first season back in the second tier after their turbulent years.