Hamilton midfielder sees no reason to change his approach

Hamilton midfielder Grant Gillespie will not change his approach despite being the most booked player in the Premiership.

Gillespie picked up his 12th yellow card of the season during last weekend's victory at Inverness, consigning him to a two-match ban which kicks in after Saturday's Premiership game against Partick Thistle.

That represents a caution every two games but the holding midfielder believes yellow cards come with the territory in his position.

The 24-year-old, who has never been sent off in his career, said: "I've looked back on all my bookings and there has only been one I can remember that wasn't for a tackle.

"Especially in the position I play, it's not something I am too worried about. The gaffer hasn't spoken to me about it.

"I don't think I am doing too much wrong. I'd argue the case that most of them probably aren't yellow cards.

"Until the gaffer speaks to me and says to calm down a bit, then I won't be changing anything about my game."

Accies boss Martin Canning is not about to have a word with his midfielder.

Canning said: "That's just part of the position he plays and the way he plays as well, he has got to to go and make those important tackles.

"He will be the last line in front of the back two if the full-backs are pushed on.

"That's just part of his job - he has got to make those tackles and he will pick up bookings."

Gillespie has been a key man for Hamilton in recent years but his looming suspension comes just after he forced himself back in the starting line-up.

"I was out the team for about a month and a half," he said. "I had a couple of wee niggling injuries that were holding me back from pushing on and getting back in the team.

"So it is frustrating but I knew I had this suspension hanging over me after the next booking.

"It is frustrating but it's one of these things that you have to deal with."