Hamilton Accies manager Brian Rice has today sensationally left the football club.
The gaffer, who was in the role since 2019, announced his departure this afternoon citing "personal reasons" to Accies chief executive Colin McGowan.
Rice arrived at the club following the departure of Martin Canning three seasons ago.
Brian took over in January 2019, securing Premiership status in both 18/19 & 19/20 seasons, before relegation to the Championship earlier this year.
Accies chairman, Allan Maitland, said: "Today, without any previous indications, we received a letter of resignation from Brian Rice.
"Whilst it has come as a surprise, we now fully understand his reasoning for leaving at this time, and have, with regret, accepted his resignation.
"It has been an extremely difficult 18 months dealing with all the issues surrounding the pandemic, including the recent relegation from the Premiership, and there’s no doubt that it has taken its toll on Brian, his staff and everyone connected to the club.
"We would like to take this opportunity to thank Brian for his efforts and wish him every success in the future."
Accies have no fixture this weekend but will welcome Kilmarnock at the Foy's Stadium on Saturday, August 21.
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