Manager Paul Simpson guided United to promotion at the first attempt as play-off winners in 2005 with a 1–0 win over Stevenage Borough at the Britannia Stadium. However Glennon departed Brunton Park in June 2005 after declaring the contract he was offered was 'unacceptably low'.
United achieved promotion in 2005 under Paul Simpson's leadership, winning the play-offs against Stevenage Borough at the Britannia Stadium. Glennon departed Brunton Park due to dissatisfaction with his offered contract.