Hamilton boss John Rankin took the plus from Partick's draw as the team went 5 games unbeaten

Head coach John Rankin was disappointed that Hamilton Accesses conceded a goal in the closing stages of their third straight game, but there was plenty to see in a combination with championship title contenders Partic Thistle. said there are positive points.

Rankin, who received a one-game touchline suspension after receiving his card in his 1-1 draw with Morton last week, scored Jack McMillan's own goal shortly before. After making the decision, I had to watch from the stands as Axies edged in front of Far Hill. rest.

However, much like in the recent Premier Sports Cup match between Ton and Queens against his Park, a late goal eluded the win for Accesses, with Brian Graham particking with his seven minutes remaining. gave him 1 point.

Extending Hamilton's unbeaten streak to his five games under Rankin, he was pleased with the team's overall play.

He said: "Now we are five games undefeated, which is a big plus.

"A lot of people are tipping Partick for the league and we It shows faith in this team, as we did in Firhill

"The main teams everyone talks about are Partick and Dundee.

"We went to Dundee in a cup match and after losing 3-0, we had our next challenge. We're going to a team that's similar in height and strength, so we can do better." You can try - and yesterday I felt I did.

"We gave them the respect they deserved, but we didn't stand in front of them.

"This league is very competitive. Yesterday's results.

"You never lose a game.

in our view, as they did very well in the first part of the game."

Accesses had to contend with a barrage from Thistle in the first half, but Rankin was delighted with how his defense held up.

He added: "Thistle put a bit of pressure on us just before half-time, but we handled it well and scored.

" It was against the trend of play at the time, but in that respect it was fair play to the boys.

``They didn't seem to falter under the pressure and the goal changed the momentum of the game.

"I thought both teams huffed and puffed and didn't create many chances, but obviously the goal at the moment is disappointing.

"I felt there was a gap in front of it that I could squeeze in, but I didn't.

``We took our own risks. Trying to do his job right and feel safe within himself instead of us dictating. His staff handled the situation well.

He said: ``The difference I had to rely on the people around me and they were great.

"But I want to be by their side and help them move forward."

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