John Rankin is frustrated to see Hamilton's SPFL Trust Trophy clash with Rangers B postponed this weekend, but admits it will allow some key players to return for the Championship trip visit of Dundee on October 1.
International call-ups among both squads have ensured the third round tie, which was due to be played on Saturday at Dumbarton Stadium, has been shifted to the night of Tuesday, November 8.
The Accies boss would rather have got the game played but admits with winger Dario Zanatta and midfield general Scott Martin both struggling with back injuries following Saturday's 2-0 league defeat to Queen's Park, the enforced break will provide much-needed recovery time.
