After the disappointment of losing the league championship on the final day of the previous season, Aberdeen began with four Premier Division victories.
The early promise of the season was ended when the Dons lost at home to Airdrieonians in the League Cup.
In the UEFA Cup, Aberdeen lost at home and away to Danish club Boldklubben 1903 in the first round.
[1] His successor, club legend Willie Miller, managed to revitalise the team and had them in contention for a UEFA Cup spot until the last day of the season, but a loss to league champions Rangers resulted in Aberdeen missing out on European football for the first time in 15 years.
Major signings included Finnish striker Mixu Paatelainen from Dundee United and Theo ten Caat, who became the fifth Dutch player to join the club in recent years.