DAVID TEMPLETON has penned a new two-year deal with Hamilton, which will keep him at the club until 2022.

Accies confirmed the deal for the 31-year-old on their official Twitter account.

The former Rangers and Hearts star re-joined Brian Rice’s side from Burton on the final day of the winter transfer window and played six games, scoring once, before the suspension of football.

Accies chairman Allan Maitland spoke of his delight, saying: “We’re delighted we’ve managed to keep David at Hamilton. We know exactly what we’re getting from Temps and he’s also settled here now being much closer to home.

“David’s fantastic to have around the club, not just for the first-team but for our academy players as well. He’s a top professional.”

Speaking earlier this month, Templeton said: “We spoke about it before all this happened so hopefully there is something there and it can get sorted when everything goes back to normal.

"When I was injured and trying to get back playing a few years ago, they were good with me. I really enjoyed it there the first time and I would have stayed. I only left because I wanted to try England before I retired, basically. I didn't know how many years I'd have left so I thought I would jump at the chance I got with Burton Albion.

"I told the Hamilton owners that and explained why I wanted to try England. If it wasn't for that, I would definitely have stayed. When I got the chance to go back to Accies, we had just had the little man so I just wanted to get back home. Going back there was perfect. I enjoy it there and it's close to home, so it's ideal."