 He was shown a red card after picking up two yellow cards in his first appearance of 2008–09, which was Wrexham's first match in the Conference Premier, as they beat Stevenage Borough 5–0 at home on 9 August 2008.On reflection, Mackin said "As for the second yellow I felt the ball was there to be won and I thought that's what I did.Looking back now I know I should have stayed on my feet".