John Rankin admits Dylan Tait leaving Hamilton Accies was "the best thing for the group" and insists he is unperturbed by the midfielder joining title rivals Falkirk.The Hibs loanee had his season-long deal at New Douglas Park terminated at the start of the month and the 20-year-old will now spend the second half of the season with the Bairns, who currently hold a nine point lead over Accies at the top of the table.
Tait was expected to have a big impact after signing from Easter Road in the summer but didn't hit the heights the club would have hoped for in 25 appearances.
His last act as an Accies player was getting himself sent off in a costly 1-1 draw with Kelty Hearts in December, which Rankin branded "naive."And now the player will have designs on ensuring Accies, who have a game in hand over Falkirk, don't get their hands on the League One trophy.On Tait's exit, Rankin said: "Dylan came in and played 25 games.
He did well for a period and did not so well for a period."But I felt his time was up and it was best for us that he moved on."He leaves with our best wishes."It didn't work out.
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