1 JIM LEIGHTON Then 26-year-old goalkeeper who had established himself as a Scotland internationalist Now Aberdeen goalie coach
2 STEWART McKIMMIE Then Right-back who displayed maturity beyond his 22 years Now Media pundit in Aberdeen
3 TOMMY McQUEEN Then Another youthful fullback, 22, whom Ferguson had snapped up from Clyde Now Co-owner of Glasgow haulage firm, Allied Transport, with Roddy Manley, the former Falkirk player
4 BILLY STARK Then All-action midfielder who scored 15 goals in title success Now Manager of Queen's Park
5 ALEX McLEISH Then The stopper in the renowned partnership, perhaps Scottish football's best, with Miller Now Manager of Rangers
6 WILLIE MILLER (pictured) Then Captain of the side, influential and uncompromising enjoyed a spot of refereeing Now Director of football at Aberdeen
7 IAN PORTEOUS Then 20-year-old midfielder handed the No.7 jersey in Eric Black's absence Now Dropped off radar.
Some former team-mates think he may be in Australia, others Scandinavia.
Association of former Aberdeen players doesn't know
8 NEIL SIMPSON Then Midfield linchpin who missed just three games in the campaign Now Community coach at Aberdeen
9 FRANK McDOUGALL Then Top scorer in the side with 22 goals in 27 league starts Hailed by Sir Alex Ferguson as his best buy for Aberdeen Now Unemployed after leaving the licensed trade
10 DOUG BELL Then Strolling midfielder who Ferguson viewed as a European specialist Now Social worker in Glasgow
11 JOHN HEWITT Then Speedy forward who was the hero of the 1983 CupWinners' Cup victory Now Recruitment consultant in Aberdeen
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