Tags: Soccer Club Season.
In December 2004 with 2 months left on his contract Sorin Cârţu and president Nicu Boghici agreed for a departure. January 2005 came with rumors which said that Mittal Steel would take over the team for which they already were shirt sponsors. Soon after Viorel Anghelinei former player of Oțelul and referee was appointed as the new president of the club. The new manager of Oțelul Mihai Stoichiţă was announced on the 23rd of January.