16 Facts About Darren Mackie

Darren Graham Mackie was born on 5 January 1982 and is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a striker for Aberdeen in the Scottish Premier League between 1998 and 2012, with a loan spell at Inverness Caledonian Thistle in 2004.

In January 2004, Darren Mackie moved on loan to Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

Darren Mackie made six league appearances for Inverness, but failed to score a goal and returned to Aberdeen at the end of the season.

Kilmarnock goalkeeper Alan Combe attempted to throw the ball to one of his teammates, but Darren Mackie, who was walking away from goal, was instead hit on the back of his head by Combe's throw and the ball rebounded over the helpless keeper into the net.

The first leg of the tie on 20 September 2007 at Pittodrie ended goalless, but in the second-leg, Darren Mackie netted the opening goal, his 50th goal for Aberdeen.

Darren Mackie headed in from close range after a pinpoint cross by Ricky Foster.

Darren Mackie scored the only goal of the game against Celtic at Celtic Park in the Scottish Cup quarter-final replay on 18 March 2008.

Darren Mackie scored his 50th league goal for Aberdeen on 20 December 2008 in an SPL match against Inverness Caledonian Thistle at the Caledonian Stadium and signed a new three-year contract with the Dons in February 2009.

On 27 September 2012, Darren Mackie signed a one-year contract with Phoenix FC of the USL Pro.

Darren Mackie was sidelined with a groin injury in the early part of the season, which limited his playing time.

Darren Mackie's contract was not renewed and he returned to Scotland after the season ended.

Darren Mackie's spell playing for the Highland League outfit was again blighted by injuries, including a 12-month lay-off following a knee ligament injury in a game against Fraserburgh.

Darren Mackie was announced as a player-coach at Inverurie Loco Works as of 1 September 2016.

In late 2016, Darren Mackie took temporary charge of Inverurie following the resignation of the club's manager, Scott Buchan.

In June 2017, the club announced on social media that Darren Mackie was leaving both roles at Inverurie Loco Works, citing business commitments.

Shortly after leaving the Locos, Darren Mackie retired as a player.