Kenny Jackett, former Watford player and manager, dies at 64
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Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Kenny Jackett, former Watford and Swansea City manager and Wales international, has died at the age of 64. Jackett made over 300 appearances for Watford during his playing career and earned 31 caps for Wales. Following his retirement due to injury, he transitioned into management, guiding clubs like Millwall, Wolves, and Portsmouth. He most recently served as director of football at Gillingham, stepping down in November 2024 for medical reasons. His contributions to football spanned over four decades, with numerous promotions and accolades during his managerial career.
- •Jackett died on June 12, 2026.
- •He managed seven clubs throughout his career.
- •He led Swansea to promotion from the fourth tier.
- •Jackett earned 31 caps for Wales.
- •He served as director of football at Gillingham until late 2024.
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Watford and Swans boss Jackett dies aged 64
- 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — Kenny Jackett: Former Millwall, Wolves and Watford manager dies age 64
- 10:00 AMBBC Sport — Watford great Jackett dies aged 64
- 9:54 AMThe Guardian Sport — Kenny Jackett, former Wales and Watford player and successful manager, dies aged 64
"Jackett spent whole playing career with Watford He managed seven clubs including Millwall and Wolves The former Watford and Wales player Kenny Jackett, who managed clubs including Millwall and Wolves, has died at the age of 64. Jackett won 31 Wales caps during a playing career spent entirely with Watford before starting his managerial career with Watford in 1996. He took charge of more than 900 games across spells with seven clubs, most recently Leyton Orient but also including Portsmouth, Portsmouth and Swansea. Continue reading...
"Jackett took charge of Watford, Swansea City, Millwall, Wolves, Roetherham United and Leyton Orient across a 25-year managerial career
"Former Watford and Swansea City manager and Wales international Kenny Jackett has died at the age of 64.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 10:06 AMEx-Watford and Swans boss Jackett dies aged 64
Former Watford and Swansea City manager and Wales international Kenny Jackett has died at the age of 64.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 10:04 AMKenny Jackett: Former Millwall, Wolves and Watford manager dies age 64
Jackett took charge of Watford, Swansea City, Millwall, Wolves, Roetherham United and Leyton Orient across a 25-year managerial career
- BBC SportJun 12, 2026, 10:00 AMWatford great Jackett dies aged 64
Former Watford and Swansea City manager and Wales international Kenny Jackett has died at the age of 64.
- The Guardian SportJun 12, 2026, 9:54 AMKenny Jackett, former Wales and Watford player and successful manager, dies aged 64
Jackett spent whole playing career with Watford He managed seven clubs including Millwall and Wolves The former Watford and Wales player Kenny Jackett, who managed clubs including Millwall and Wolves, has died at the age of 64. Jackett won 31 Wales caps during a playing career spent entirely with Watford before starting his managerial career with Watford in 1996. He took charge of more than 900 games across spells with seven clubs, most recently Leyton Orient but also including Portsmouth, Portsmouth and Swansea. Continue reading...
- Sky Sports—Former Wolves, Millwall and Portsmouth boss Jackett dies aged 64
Former Wolves, Millwall and Portsmouth boss Kenny Jackett has died aged 64.
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