The 68-year-old exclusively revealed to Lanarkshire Live Sport last month that the club was on the verge of new ownership, and Mr McGowan stated he would resign once a deal was delivered.

He has now told fans that process is nearing its completion ahead of the club returning for pre-season training on Wednesday.In November 2021, previous owner Ronnie McDonald - who bought the club for £1 in June 2003 with debts of £5.3m - ended his 18-year stint in control when he handed the reins to McGowan, who was then the club’s chief executive.Since then, Accies have suffered back-to-back relegations under McGowan's ownership, although the club won their first cup in 30 years in March when they lifted the SPFL Trust Trophy.McGowan is a much maligned figure among Hamilton's fan base and there were calls for his resignation throughout last season, so his departure will be welcomed by sections of the support.In a statement - which he signed off as director of Edencrest Limited, the company who will remain owners of New Douglas Park - Mr McGowan praised the board of directors and hailed the club's elite youth academy for producing top talent like James McCarthy, James McArthur and Lewis Ferguson during his spell at the club, which started 20 years ago.And he has also offered a message of good luck to the new owners, who are, as yet, unknown.Mr McGowan said: "With the sale of Hamilton Academical Football Club just about complete, I would like to take this opportunity to thank my Board of Directors that have made this amazing journey possible."Without question the achievements of Ronald McDonald, Les

Hamilton Accies' Colin McGowan in farewell message to fans as new ownership 'just about complete'

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