The title winning side featured two English players enjoying their first season north of the border - defender Terry Butcher and goalkeeper Chris Woods.

Celtic manager David Hay paid the price for a trophyless season and was sacked after four years, paving the way for the return of Billy McNeill, the man he had succeeded in 1983.

St Mirren won the Scottish Cup with a 1–0 win over Dundee United in the final.

Dundee United also lost to IFK Goteborg of Sweden in the UEFA Cup final.

Champions: Rangers Relegated: Clydebank, Hamilton Academical Promoted: Morton, Dunfermline Athletic Relegated: Brechin City, Montrose Promoted: Meadowbank Thistle, Raith Rovers Key: