Hasselbaink makes an impact

Nigel Hasselbaink aims to emulate uncle Jimmy Floyd by making a name for himself in British football at Hamilton.

The 19-year-old nephew of the former Chelsea and Middlesbrough attacker played his first game for Accies against Inverness after signing a one-year contract at New Douglas Park.

After Dougie Imrie's brilliant early goal he tormented the Caley Jags defence all afternoon using a combination of speed, strength and trickery, some of which he learned from his famous uncle.

He said: “My uncle and I talk about football, life, everything. He gives me tips all the time. He has had a big influence on my career and I would love to be a great player like him.

“Is my name a big weight on my shoulders? No. He's Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and I'm Nigel Hasselbaink – it's not the same.

“Can I have a career as good as my uncle? Everything is possible in life, so I hope so. I came to Scotland because my contract at PSV Eindhoven was finished and I didn't want to play reserve team football. I was there for three years and I enjoyed it but it was difficult to break through because they have so many good players.

“My feeling is Scotland will be good for me. It was a very hard game against Inverness but it was good to get three points.”

Hamilton manager Billy Reid said: “It was a big win for us. We had about eight or nine players from last season who didn't play out there. We have five defenders out and we know it has been a disappointing start to the season. You cannot give five penalties away in three games and expect to win a game – that is impossible.

“I told the players if they can hang on in there and dig in, we will be a lot stronger when our key players come back. I haven't been pressing the panic button but we are not going to get carried away with the win as we have a long way to go.”