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.
13. Calvin Bassey - 6
Lots of space to get forward in after replacing Barisic, marshalled Hamilton's promising midfielder Smith well when he came on. Photo: Ian MacNicol
14. Brandon Barker - 5
Got a goal after replacing Kent, which will help confidence after a spell out of the team and had the defence on their heels, especially for the eighth. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
15. Bongani Zungu - 6
Looked right at home on his debut, comfortable on the ball and dropped deep to take possession from the defence. Some of the passing range will have the Rangers support eager to see more. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
16. Ianis Hagi - 5
Showed lovely range of passing, and exploited the time he had, once on against a deflated Accies side. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group