The 1988–89 season was the 92nd season of competitive
football
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in
Scotland
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.
Notable events
Rangers regained their league title and retained the League Cup, but defeat by Celtic in the Scottish Cup final ended their hopes of a domestic treble.
Graeme Souness's acquisition of English players continued with the signing of
Norwich City striker
Kevin Drinkell and
Everton defender
Gary Stevens. For the title run-in, he also signed defender
Mel Sterland from
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, only to sell him to
Leeds United in the close season.
Hearts enjoyed the best European run out of all the Scottish clubs, reaching the quarter finals of the
UEFA Cup
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, where they were narrowly beaten by the
West German giants
Bayern Munich.
Alex Smith and
Jocky Scott took joint charge of Aberdeen for the 1988–89 season following the departure of
Ian Porterfield after less than two years in charge, but were still unable to return to the club to the glory days of
Alex Ferguson, as Rangers and Celtic collected all the major prizes once again.
Scottish Premier Division
Champions: Rangers
Relegated: Hamilton Academical
Scottish League Division One
Promoted: Dunfermline Athletic
Relegated: Kilmarnock, Queen of the South
Scottish League Division Two
Promoted: Albion Rovers, Alloa Athletic
Other honours
Cup honours
Non-league honours
Senior
Individual honours
SPFA awards
SFWA awards
Scottish clubs in Europe
Results for Scotland's participants in European competition for the 1988–89 season
Celtic
Dundee United
Aberdeen
Heart of Midlothian
Rangers
Scotland national team
Key:
*(H) = Home match
*(A) = Away match
*WCQG5 = World Cup qualifying – Group 5
*F = Friendly
See also
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1988–89 Aberdeen F.C. season
*
1988–89 Dundee United F.C. season
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1988–89 Rangers F.C. season
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Dubai Champions Cup
Notes and references
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Seasons in Scottish football