The 2005-06 campaign was a season of profound turbulence and dramatic survival for Aston Villa as The Villans finished a tense 16th in the Premier League. Despite the joint-top-scoring efforts of new signing Milan Baroš and young academy star Luke Moore, the team struggled under manager David O'Leary and flirted dangerously with relegation. This season was defined by a poor start that led to significant fan discontent and David O'Leary's eventual departure, but it was also notable for the breakthrough of future club stalwarts like Gabriel Agbonlahor and James Milner. It was a difficult, frustrating year, but one that saw the club maintain its crucial top-flight status amidst significant unrest.