Rice relishing crunch clash

Brian Rice insists Hamilton’s relegation battle with St Mirren on Monday night is to be enjoyed not dreaded.

Accies travel to Paisley four points ahead of the Buddies, who occupy the play-off spot, with two Premiership fixtures remaining.

Avoiding defeat will ensure Hamilton, who relegated Dundee with a 1- 0 win over the basement club last weekend, remain a top-flight side next season but the Hamilton boss wants to do it with a victory.

Rice, who left his role as assistant to St Mirren manager Oran Kearney in January to take over at Hamilton, said: “It is a game to enjoy, not to dread.

“Obviously it is a big game for both teams, a lot at stake.

“Like I have said since I came in here, there is only one way I want to play and that is on the front foot and we will go there looking to win the game.”