Darian MacKinnon
Scottish footballer
Darian MacKinnon (born 9 October 1985) is a Scottish football coach and former player who is the head coach at Hamilton Academical.
MacKinnon played as a midfielder and striker and spent his early career in Junior football with Dumbarton United, Dumbarton Harp, St. Thomas', St. Patrick's Athletic and Clydebank, before turning professional with Hamilton Academical in 2012. He also played League football for Ayr United and Partick Thistle, before returning to the Junior ranks with Drumchapel United in 2020.
Early and personal life
At 16 he was charged with assault, and at 18 he was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison. He spent two years and seven months in a young offenders institution. He became a father for the first time shortly after being released.
Career
MacKinnon began his career with Dumbarton United, Dumbarton Harp, St. Thomas' and St.
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