Hamilton retain their Premiership status for an eighth successive year.The former Southampton, Coventry and Exeter defender has made 14 appearances for Rice’s side and led by example in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Rangers.And Rice said: “Aaron has been a magnificent signing for us. The experience he has brought to the group, his composure and the help he has brought to the young ones has been invaluable.“It isn’t just on a Saturday but it is during training as well.