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Hamilton Accies chief executive Colin McGowan has confirmed he has controlling interest in the New Douglas Park club - and its sale will be on his terms.

Long-time Hamilton Accies owner Ronnie MacDonald has confirmed he will transfer his controlling interest in the club to chief executive Colin McGowan this week.

Hamilton head coach Stuart Taylor says his focus is solely on football matters at Accies after talks with the South Lanarkshire side's hierarchy over potential takeover rumours.

Hamilton Accies are reportedly "on the verge of a takeover" with two interested parties looking to gain control of the Championship club.

Nicola Sturgeon’s Government of putting their future in jeopardy with a­£5million coronavirus testing bill.Clubs are lobbying to change rules on how players and staff without any symptoms are screened for the killer bug.Hamilton Accies have said the current regime – which is costing them about £36,000 each month – could force them and other clubs to the wall. They have called for the ­introduction of rapid lateral flow tests to be used on players instead of more expensive PCR tests.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Hamilton Accies have branded Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board’s (LVJB) decision to move out of their stadium as “harsh and mindless”.In an open letter to LVJB and South Lanarkshire Council, Accies chief executive Colin McGowan said the move to end the 20-year “partnership arrangement” next year “will have a considerable detrimental impact” on the club’s charitable work.However, he did extend an olive branch to the board and council in a bid to reach an agreement that would allow Accies’ work in the community to continue with the same funding as currently.If not, it could mean an end to a number of charitable initiatives carried out by HAFC Community

Hamilton Accies have become the first Scottish club to announce they will not put season tickets on sale for next season.