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fighting to preserve the club’s top flight status and with the Premiership’s bottom side trailing 11th place Ross County by three points ahead of a do-or-die clash in Dingwall next midweek, sinking Saints could prove pivotal in their hopes of avoiding automatic relegation to the Championship. Hamilton – who have just three games to save their season – are yet to beat the Buddies in four meetings across all competitions this term, but Rice is determined to change that record at St Mirren Park against a side flying high after reaching the Scottish Cup semi-finals.

4-1 humbling in the last meeting at Fir Park in February.For the big game, we sought the thoughts of two diehard fans for an insight into how their clubs are shaping up for derby day.Motherwell vlogger Gordon 'Goggsy' Bonnes and co-host of the Only Accies fan podcast, Brandon Coghill, join editor Paul Thomson to discuss the big talking points ahead of the crucial clash.We look at Motherwell's hoodoo over their rivals and ask why they've yet to take a point off their rivals? Will it be fourth time lucky for the Steelmen? Will Accies do enough to stay up in the final few games?We also we discuss new contracts for Accies boss Brian Rice and his management team with the club's future uncertain and our panel give their big match predictions.Clic

Accies No. 1 slipped on ice outside his house on Monday and fears are that he has dislocated his knee.

Accies boss Brian Rice was furious after the Scottish Cup defeat against St Mirren and he felt that officials don't take his side seriously.Hamilton have five massive fixtures remaining this season as they battle to avoid relegation and Martin wants Accies to use their frustration as motivation.He said: "We just have to stay together for the last five games and stay positive. We just have to keep trying to get the points.“And we can keep our heads up despite the disappointing result.

Brian Rice took aim at referees and the media in a stunning x-rated rant following Hamilton's defeat to St Mirren. The Lankarkshire side were beaten 3-0 on their own turf but even Saints boss Jim Goodwin admitted the result flattered his side.

either Hamilton or Ross County will suffer automatic relegation from the Premiership.The Rangers striker went on to say he figured Accies will probably finish in the relegation play-off spot and revealed he'd exchanged texts with Rice on the prospect.Rice's side are bottom going into the split, sitting a point behind Kilmarnock and two adrift of County.And he said: "I was having a bit of a laugh with Ally and I said to him to keep tipping us to get beat because he's not the best tipster."If he thinks it's between us and Ross County, I'd be worried if I was Kilmarnock then!"But, seriously, everyone is going to have their opinions and it's going to come down to what teams can handle these games the best."There will be some surprises, but we

emphatic derby win took Hamilton off the foot of the Premiership and with a game in hand over basement side Ross County, the incentive is there to take three points from St Mirren.Accies were 3-0 up at the interval, with strikes by Bruce Anderson and Marios Ogkmpoe either side of a Ross Callachan penalty.David Moyo added a fourth in the second half, before Mark O'Hara netted a spot-kick for the hosts.Rice, who is the first Hamilton boss to have steered his side to three consecutive league wins over Motherwell since 1912, said: "My boys know what it's going to take for us to stay in this league, and it's going to take performances like that."Hopefully, that's just the start of things to come."That was a third derby win for Rice's side this

helped Accies to a shock 1-1 draw with the Premiership leaders this afternoon.He also showed another side to his game when he marauded forward in the second half, only to be cynically cut down by Filip Helander before he could get a shot away.Rice didn't wish to name the international Hamilton reminds him of, but he waxed lyrical about his defender - who had a trial at Brighton last season - after watching him keep the Ibrox men at bay for much of the game.Rice said: "I've been speaking about Jamie Hamilton since I came into the club and it's fallen on deaf ears."He's a phenomenal talent, absolutely phenomenal talent."I've worked with a lot of good kids in my time and Jamie Hamilton is right up there with the best."He learns every day, he's

Accies were dealt a major blow when Ross County overturned a 1-0 deficit to win 2-1 on Wednesday, leaving them four points clear, although Hamilton have two games in hand.

Rice secured his main target Bruce Anderson, on loan from Aberdeen, on deadline day but the Accies manager insisted his business might not be over.

who saw former Accie George Oakley snub a return in favour of Kilmarnock earlier this week, told : "We offered something to Craig and he's turned it down.

who earlier this week admitted he'd love to bring ex-Rangers star Kyle Lafferty to the club - insists he is spending every waking minute away from the pitch trying to bolster his squad.

stunning save in a goalless draw with Dundee United on Saturday that earned Accies a precious point. Fulton returned to the side after a groin injury and pushed Gourlay to the bench.But manager Brian Rice's decision to reinstate him proved a crucial call as Fulton's point-blank stop from an Ian Harkes header in the first-half kept the visitors at bay.

The Buddies successfully overturned a 3-0 forfeit defeat for breaching Covid protocols and the sides must now face each other in Paisley after their October 2 clash was called off.The Accies boss found out on the morning of their Boxing Day clash with Celtic that the three points they were initially handed over the Buddies was being rescinded, pending an appeal.Saints won their appeal to the Scottish FA and on Friday night the SPFL announced that Accies would be required to play the fixture at a date to be determined, amid a busy calendar.After today's 0-0 draw at home to Dundee United, Rice said of the ruling: "I'm just pleased we got the decision on a Friday night instead of a Saturday morning this time.

with boss Stephen Robinson resigning in midweek, and interim boss Keith Lasley, who reportedly has four games to seal the top job.The defeat also leaves Motherwell joint bottom, though with a far superior goal difference to Ross County, with Hamilton a point ahead, having played a game more.Here are some talking points from an eventful game at New Douglas Park.Everything went right for Hamilton on what was a really good  day for the club.

who resigned earlier in the week - sitting just two points ahead in 10th, having played a game less.takes a closer look at where it has gone right and wrong for both so far this season, as Accies boss Brian Rice and 'Well interim gaffer Keith Lasley prepare to go head-to-head in the first derby of 2021.Accies are bottom of the Premiership and the derby hero last time out, Hakeem Odoffin, could be key once again for the hosts.  He has been a revelation since joining Accies and has been utilised in different positions, with Hamilton suffering from injuries and Covid protocols. The 22 year-old hadn’t scored in his professional career until moving to Lanarkshire from Livingston this summer but he possesses an aerial threat from set-pieces and

which resulted in Supporters' Liaison Officer Sean McHugh demanding answers over the direction of the New Douglas Park club.

some of whom confronted him outside New Douglas Park on Sunday night following their 8-0 thrashing at Ibrox.A Lanarkshire derby with Albion Rovers follows on Saturday and Rice has called on his players to give the club everything to stop the wheels coming off their season.He said: "The players need to go out and earn back the respect and appreciation of the fans after last weekend."We need some good news."It's two big Betfred Cup games for a number of reasons.

Rice has been the focus of their fury since an embarrassing 3-1 defeat to Annan in the League Cup, which has been followed by a 5-3 defeat to St Johnstone and a 4-2 defeat to Aberdeen in between a 2-1 win over Ayr in their most recent cup match.

Hamilton boss Brian Rice admits he can't explain the 20 minute spell that allowed Aberdeen to score four goals last night.The Dons were 4-1 up and cruising at the interval through a Ryan Edmondson double and strikes from Tommie Hoban and Lewis Ferguson.

Accies bounced back with a 2-1 win thanks to goals from Marios Ogkmpoe and Charlie Trafford in the Betfred Cup. After a furious fan reaction online to the Galabank defeat, Rice was delighted to get their first points on the board in Group H.