During the 1905–06 season City became embroiled in a financial scandal, which resulted in the suspension of seventeen players, including most of the team that had won the 1904 FA Cup Final.
Selama musim 1905-06 City yang terlibat dalam skandal keuangan, mengakibatkan penangguhan tujuh belas pemainnya, termasuk sebagian besar tim yang telah memenangkan Piala FA 1904.