Hamilton Academical Football Club is delighted to officially announce the appointment of Darian MacKinnon as First Team Manager, on a deal until the end of the 2028/2029 season.
Darian first joined the club back in 2012 from Clydebank and went on to make over 260 appearances for the club, playing his part in some of our most famous results including our Promotion Play-Off Final at Easter Road.
Following his retirement in 2022, Darian returned to the club in August that same year as a First Team Coach under John Rankin before becoming his Assistant Manager. Since his return to the coaching staff, Darian has helped lead the team to our promotion back to the Championship following another Play-Off Final and the clubs first trophy in over 20 years when we lifted the SPFL Trust Trophy in 2023.
We are sure that all fans will join us in congratulating Darian on this appointment, and continue to show the same excellent support that we’ve seen in the last couple of weeks.
Speaking on the appointment, Rob Edwards said: “We are delighted to have secured Darian as our permanent manager for the long term.
The way he has conducted himself during our time so far, and the months prior, show the type of character he is and we like to build things with those kind of people.
The respect he has from the fans, players and staff is also obvious, which is vital for us as we look to get the club back where we all feel it deserves.
Alongside the hard work and loyalty shown off the pitch, the on pitch results have been very good and he fully deserved the opportunity to lead the club going forwards, and we all look forward to working with him, Dylan, and the rest of the coaching team.”
Speaking exclusively to AcciesTV, new boss Darian MacKinnon said: “I’m grateful for the support shown from Rob and Morley Sports Management since they’ve taken over. It’s well reported the issues the club has had over the years but hopefully now is the start of the rebuilt and I’m looking forward to playing my part in that.
“We have a tough end of the season ahead, but if we can keep up the good form we’re on at the moment and the fans continue to give us that backing from the stands then I’m confident we can finish strong.”
