The 2005 season began with the unexpected dismissal of popular club president Peter Wilt by then-owners AEG, a move decried by fans, many players, and club staff.
A tempada de 2005 comezou coa remoción inesperada do popular presidente do club , Peter Wilt polos propietarios da época, Anschutz Entertainment Group, un movemento denunciou por fans, moitos xogadores e empregados do club.