Motherwell legend James McFadden claimed the Fir Park side's defending was 'all over the place' for Bruce Anderson's opening goal in Hamilton's 4-1 win.
It was a nightmare opening half hour for the 'Well as they suffered their third consecutive defeat at the hands of their bitter rivals
The Fir Park favourite was reacting to Motherwell's shock Lanarkshire derby defeat on Sportscene last night and he questioned the defending for Anderson's opener.
He said: " It's just too easy. Nobody gets tight and Motherwell look all over the place at the minute but credit to Hamilton because they exploit that."
Fellow pundit Steven Naismith was effusive in praise for Hamilton's performance and their approach under Brian Rice.
He said: "They were full of energy, the manager said they were going to have a go and Ross Callachan epitomised that.
"Their style of play is good, they pass and move while looking for through ball. It was a good day, everything went there way but they deserved it for their game plan and the way they played. "
Former Scotland international McFadden pinpointed on-loan Aberdeen striker Bruce Anderson for his contribution to the emphatic win.
The 22-year old grabbed his first goal since arriving at Accies on deadline day and McFadden believes it's an inspired piece of business.
He said: " He's been a brilliant signing for Hamilton, he's lively. From Hamilton's point of view it's a well worked goal, it's terrific movement from Anderson..
"Since he's came in, he's been a magnificent signing. We know he can score goals but he is doing the other side of the game, working hard and getting them up the pitch. It was a fantastic finish, great movement.
Meanwhile, Naismith agreed with referee David Munro's decision to send off Stephen O'Donnell for pulling back Callachan.
The Hearts striker said: "He fails to react quick enough and the striker gambles and when he {O'Donnell} knows he's done, he tried to rectify it by putting him off.
"But he has two hands on him and you can see that he holds him back. It's a penalty and he's last man so he has to go."
Callachan stepped up to convert the penalty but was forced to retake it because O'Donnell hadn't left the field of play and McFadden was perplexed by the decision.
He said: " The ref blows back and you can see him having a look over his shoulder. He must have been made aware of it by the fourth official but he's scored the penalty - what's the harm in it?
"It's not affecting it but he shows good composure to step up again and Liam Kelly got a hand to it. As a goalkeeper he will be disappointed not to get to it."
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