Yet the former Dundee United and Ross County player believes Reid is enjoying trying to developing Accies into a force again.

"I think he has built something here and wants to take it to the next level. He is the type of manager who is full of enthusiasm," he said.

"He has given the youngsters here a chance, he spots talent and he manages to get the best out of people."

"When I first came here, I wasn't that confident and probably not as fit as I could have been. He's managed to get the best out of me and a whole load of other players."

The Lanarkshire club currently have a six-point advantage over Dundee in the league after beating Morton 1-0 at the weekend.