Reid happy with Hamilton new boys
Published 11:02 29/08/10 By Pa Sports
Hamilton manager Billy Reid praised the four SPL debutants who contributed to his side's first Clydesdale Bank Premier League win of the season.
It was one of his regulars who made the difference as Dougie Imrie fired home the decider from 30 yards after just 38 seconds in a 1-0 win at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium against the midfielder's former employers Inverness. Striker Nigel Hasselbaink and defender Andrew Graham made their first appearances for Accies, while Jon Routledge and Grant Gillespie made their first starts for the club.
"It was a huge win for us," Reid said. "We came here with a young side including four SPL debutants and I think they all handled it pretty well."
He added: "And what a goal by Dougie Imrie - enough to win any game.
"On the break I thought we looked a threat all the time."
Inverness fans may have expected more from a side which beat Dundee United 4-0 at Tannadice last Sunday and were comfortable 3-0 cup winners against Peterhead at home in midweek.
"I'm very disappointed because we were on such a high last week and within 40 seconds that confidence had been knocked out of us because of the Hamilton goal," said manager Terry Butcher.
"In the second half we certainly had a go at them and got in some good positions but the final ball and belief to score just wasn't quite there as it has been."
