Ross County defender Ricki Lamie has completed a loan switch to Championship side Hamilton Accies.
Lamie is one of two players who Staggies boss Don Cowie revealed was close to finalising an exit from the club on Tuesday.
Defender Lamie only joined the Staggies in the summer, with Cowie moving to bring him to Victoria Park shortly after a pre-contract arrangement with Dundee was ripped up.
Lamie has endured a frustrating spell with County so far however, having made just three Premier Sports Cup appearances before suffering an achilles injury.
That kept Lamie out for several weeks, with the 31-year-old having also been struck down with an illness which sidelined him for much of the winter period.
Staggies have strengthened defensive options
Cowie has strengthened his defensive options in January, with the loan additions of Blackpool left back Zac Ashworth and Norwich City defender Jonathan Tomkinson.
The Staggies have also recalled teenage defender Dylan Smith from a temporary spell with Arbroath.
That has forced Lamie, who is now fit again, further down the pecking order, and he will now spend the remainder of the campaign with John Rankin’s men.
It clinches a move closer to home for Shotts-born Lamie, who also previously played for Motherwell, Livingston and Airdrie.
After completing his move to New Douglas Park, Lamie said: “Once I spoke to the manager it was a no brainer really.
“He sold the club well and the team speaks for itself with plenty of quality, I’m just looking to come in and add to that.
“I’m feeling really good after the injury. It was a good session today with the rest of the boys, meeting everyone and I’m just looking forward to the weekend.”
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