Meanwhile, the squad reached the League Cup fifth round only to be defeated by Tottenham Hotspur after a 1–0 score.

After six seasons with the club, assistant Peter Taylor announced his appointment as new manager of Derby County.

[3] Also, goalkeeper Peter Shilton left the club by the end of the season to be transferred out to Southampton.

[4] Central back Dave Needham was transferred out to Canada,[5] and Scottish midfielder John McGovern signed with Bolton Wanderers for the next campaign.

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