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Former Portsmouth, Watford, Wolves and Millwall Manager Kenny Jackett Dies, Aged 64
The former Watford midfielder and promotion-winning manager led Portsmouth to a post-war club record of nine straight wins and a 2019 trophy title.
- On Thursday, former Watford player and manager Kenny Jackett died at age 64, with the English Football League announcing his passing and tributes pouring in from across the sport.
- Born in January 1962, Jackett made 428 appearances for Watford before injury forced retirement at age 28, then earned 31 caps for Wales as an international player.
- Overseeing more than 900 matches across four decades, Jackett achieved notable promotions as manager with Swansea, Millwall, and Wolves, establishing himself as a respected figure outside the Premier League.
- Wolves credited Jackett with starting their rise from the third tier to European title chasers following his 2013 appointment, while Millwall called him one of their greatest managers.
- Jackett served as director of football at Gillingham until stepping down in November 2024 for medical reasons; he is survived by wife Samantha and sons David and Ryan.
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