 In 1985, PAO finished in 3rd place in the Greek League.Stergakos, Ioannou, Vidas, Andritsos and Koroneos – who left the following year – were the key players.The balance of the Greek League's power however, had tilted in favour of Aris, and Panathinaikos ceased to be the leader of the league, and were limited to a secondary role.