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'.
Paul Simpson led United to promotion in 2005, securing a victory over Stevenage Borough at the Britannia Stadium. Glennon left Brunton Park in June 2005 after rejecting a contract deemed inadequate by him.