Reid reveals emotional McArthur goodbye.

Hamilton boss Billy Reid revealed emotions ran high when he said goodbye to Wigan-bound James McArthur. Accies have confirmed that the 22-year-old midfielder will complete his move to the Premier League club on Thursday following the completion of a successful medical and although the fee is undisclosed, a figure of £400,000 has been reported. Reid told Press Association Sport that he found it difficult in his farewell meeting at New Douglas Park with McArthur, who played 190 times for the club he joined as a 15-year-old. "I spoke to James face to face this afternoon and it was very emotional for me," Reid said. "I'm delighted and gutted at the same time. "I had told him a while ago that his time would come to play at that level and that time has come. "He thanked me for everything that I had done for him and said that he wouldn't be where he was if it wasn't for me which is not true. He has played a huge part in the club's success and my success."

Source: PA