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.
1. Jon McLaughlin - 6
Virtually nothing to do. Almost caught out by distributing throw clipping Ogboe in the second half but Steven Gerrard will be delighted his goalkeepers are so untested. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
2. Borna Barisic - 6
Attacking outlet in the first half before being substituted. As straightforward an afternoon as he coul have hoped for. 45 minute run before his international trip. Photo: SNS Group
3. Leon Balogun - 6
Fine, quiet, and won't have many easier afternoons. Handful of tackles to make and did the defensive side effortlessly, allowing Goldson to step forward a little more. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
4. Connor Goldson - 7
Shorts were immaculate until tripped in injury time, fender hadn't had to do much by way of tackling. Stepped out and distributed passes from the midfield and looks like the player of the month he was named last week. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group