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The National
14 hours ago
- Business
- The National
Hamilton Accies confirm move to Broadwood Stadium
The embattled Lanarkshire club – relegated from the Scottish Premiership in 2021 – have been mired in financial and ownership difficulties, and were demoted from the Championship last month after incurring a 15-point deduction for breaching multiple Scottish Professional Football League rules. Amid the turbulence, Accies opted to leave New Douglas Park – their home since 2001 – due to a dispute over stadium ownership. Their request to play their home games at Broadwood in Cumbernauld was passed by the SPFL on Thursday, with a two-year lease – and the option of a third year if necessary – agreed with North Lanarkshire Council. Hamilton stated that their 'long-term ambition remains to return to the Hamilton area at the earliest opportunity' once they are 'stronger, more stable, and better equipped to serve the club and its community'. 'This relocation has not been undertaken lightly,' read a statement confirming the move. 'As part of our agreement, the club was required to commit to paying a full year of rental, operational, and security costs upfront, a significant financial obligation that has had immediate consequences for our liquidity. 'Compounding this challenge, since May we have been unable to sell season tickets, generate commercial income, or secure a shirt sponsor while awaiting formal confirmation of our league participation for the upcoming campaign. 'Despite these clear disadvantages, we remain undeterred. This move marks a turning point. A rebirth for Hamilton Academical Football Club. Our time away will be used strategically: to rebuild the club's financial strength, establish proper governance, and put in place a modern, accountable Board of Directors that will uphold the highest standards of compliance, professionalism, and ambition. 'We are committed to becoming a club of integrity, purpose, and innovation. 'We understand the emotional impact this temporary move may have. We apologise to our loyal supporters for the inconvenience, but we promise this: we will fight for our future, and when we return to Hamilton, it will be with a club that is revitalised and stronger in every sense. 'This is not the end of our story, it is the beginning of a bold new chapter.' Accies previously played outside of Hamilton – at Firhill and Cliftonhill – for seven years after selling former ground Douglas Park to a supermarket in 1994.
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Hamilton Women's team 'surprised and disappointed' after Accies owners ban side from using club's IP
'Accies Women' have responded to a letter they received from HAFC's board of directors Hamilton Accies Women say they are 'surprised and disappointed' after the board of directors at Hamilton Academical issued them with a demand to cease using the club's intellectual property. Lanarkshire Live Sport revealed this morming that the Accies board had sent a letter to the women's team informing them that they they intend to set up a new women's side and women's/girls academy under the Accies name, meaning the current 'Accies Women' must be rebranded. The move comes after Accies Women opted to sever ties with the wider footballing operation, following the men's team's decision to leave New Douglas Park last month. Now SWPL2 champions 'Accies Women' have responded, insisting they will "proudly wear the Hamilton Coat of Arms that forms part of our club badge, just as we always have." A club statement read: "We are surprised and disappointed to see an attempt being made to ban Hamilton Accies Women from using the club badge — something that has been part of our identity for over a decade. "Since 2013, we've had a long-standing and formally recognised agreement with the previous owners of Hamilton Academical FC, allowing us to use the club name and badge in perpetuity. This agreement reflects our deep-rooted commitment to representing the town of Hamilton with pride, integrity, and ambition. "While the men's team has chosen to leave the town, we remain firmly based at New Douglas Park — continuing to invest in and represent our community. "We will proudly wear the Hamilton Coat of Arms that forms part of our club badge, just as we always have. "Our focus remains on building a strong future for girls and women's football in Hamilton, and we will not be distracted from that mission."
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Hamilton Accies part company with Jamie Barjonas as player exodus continues
The League One outfit have said their goodbyes to more players this week Jamie Barjonas has become the latest player to leave Hamilton Academical as the club prepares to begin pre-season training on Monday. Crisis-hit Accies, who are still waiting to hear from the SPFL if their switch to Broadwood Stadium this summer has been ratified, have seen a number of players depart in recent weeks after their relegation to League One. The club was hit with a 15-point deduction for breaching multiple SPFL rules and they have since announced their academy has left the club's spiritual home at New Douglas Park for a new location in the town. Midfielder Barjonas was out of contract at the end of May and won't be having his deal at Accies renewed. His exit follows that of Connor Murray earlier this week after he opted to join Northern Ireland Premiership side Coleraine, where he spent a spell on loan in summer 2024. This summer Accies have so far lost skipper Sean McGinty and Euan Henderson to Lanarkshire rivals Airdrie, while goalkeeper Charlie Albinson and striker Nikolay Todorov have triggered relegation release clauses. So far, winger Steven Bradley is the only signing extension the club has announced. Their released and retained list is still to be published. Meanwhile, it is understood midfielder Barry Maguire also has a relegation release clause but is yet to decide if he will be going or staying, with the club eager for him to stick around. Accies boss John Rankin will report back for duty with his players on Monday as preparations begin for the 2025/26 campaign, but they will do so shrouded in uncertainty. The proposed move to Broadwood has still to be officially sanctioned and the league fixtures are due to be released on Friday.
Daily Record
10-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Hamilton's New Douglas Park opened up for pitch hire after Accies exit
The stadium owners are looking to fill the void after the Accies men's team and academy moved out The owners of New Douglas Park have announced the stadium will be available for pitch hire from the start of July - dashing any glimmer of hope Hamilton Accies fans had of the club doing a U-turn on their proposed move away from their spiritual home. Hamilton Accies announced last month that they are leaving the town for Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld after failing to strike a deal to purchase NDP from its current owners. The club's academy has since followed suit and the club announced this week they have found a new - as yet unamed - home within Hamilton for the Elite academy to continue. Conversely, SWPL2 champions Accies Women announced they would not be following suit and have come to an arrangement with stadium owners Hamilton Stadium Ltd to remain at New Douglas Park. League Two club Clyde are also tenants at the ground, but with two major users of the facilty now away, the stadium owners are welcoming teams to apply to use the facilities to fill the void. A statement from the owners on the Hamilton Community Stadium Facebook page read: "With Hamilton Accies Elite Youth Academy now following their first team in relocating to other training facilities, pitch hire's here at New Douglas Park will become available from the 1st of July.
Daily Record
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Hamilton Accies goalkeeper exits after frustrating spell
Charlie Albinson joins Reghan Tumilty, Sean McGinty and Nikolay Todorov out the door at Accies Hamilton Accies have parted company with goalkeeper Charlie Albinson as boss John Rankin gets set to begin preparations for their League One campaign. The Accies boss will return from holiday tomorrow and it is expected the club will be able to finalise their list of retained and released players in the coming days. Lanarkshire Live Sport understands Albinson, 28, had a relegation release clause in his contract and is already working on a move to a new club. He joins a list of players to be released in the last few weeks, including SPFL Trust Trophy final hero Reghan Tumilty. Defender Sean McGinty has left to join local rivals Airdrieonians and striker Nikolay Todorov has also departed. Englishman Albinson joined Accies from Ayr United last summer and made 21 appearances. He fell out of favour at New Douglas Park and his last outing for the club came back on January 28 in a 3-0 home defeat to Raith Rovers. Where Hamilton Accies are playing league games next season is yet to be confirmed with the SPFL still to ratify the club's tenancy agreement with North Lanarkshire Council to play at Broadwood Stadium on a temporary basis. Accies announced in May they were leaving New Douglas Park after failing to secure a deal to buy the stadium from its current owners. Accies will play their 'home' games in the Premier Sports Cup next month at K-Park in East Kilbride after a deal was struck to host matches there while a new pitch is laid at Broadwood over the next few weeks. Rankin's men are due to travel to Lowland League side Caledonian Braves on June 20 for their first pre-season friendly, the same day the SPFL fixtures will be released. The clash is one of four pre-season friendlies planned although a full list hasn't yet been released by the club. Bellshill Athletic have announced they will play an Accies XI on Wednesday, July 9.
