Steven Gerrard rang the changes, drafting in five new faces to then starting line-up that drew 3-3 in that enthralling, and exhausting Europa League match on Thursday night.
But the XI chosen were tasked with not only restoring Rangers’ nine-point advantage at the top of the SPFL Premiership, but also atoning for the last Hamilton result at Ibrox - back in March Brian Rice’s side won 1-0.
This afternoon, they made up for it and then some, coasting into a 3-0 lead after 20 minutes and racking up eight goals at Ibrox for the first time since 1981.
Scale - 10: One of the best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: A terrible day at the office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of the worst performances you've seen.
5. James Tavernier - 8
First half deliveries were either perfect or overdone, prompting co-commentator Kevin Thomson to suggest he had too much spinach this morning. Had Hamilton on toast in the second half though with two goals after Photo: Ian MacNicol
6. Scott Arfield - 7
Hit the opener and a good link in the attacking play in the first half. Substituted in the second half but never gives less than his all. Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. Joe Aribo - 8
Big performance from the big man and he was everywhere on the pitch and looks to have regained full fitness after his injury lay-off. Two goals too capped off a good show. Photo: Ian MacNicol
8. Ryan Jack - 6
Midfield anchor in the first half, was rested for the second after midweek exertions in Lisbon. No complaints. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group