Former Millwall, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Watford manager Kenny Jackett has died at the age of 64.
The League Managers Association announced the news on Friday, with chief executive Richard Bevan praising him as “one of the most respected managers to have plied their trade in the English Football League”.
Jackett took charge of Watford, Swansea City, Millwall, Wolves, Rotherham United and Leyton Orient across a 25-year managerial career.
One of his former clubs, Millwall, said: “Millwall Football Club is extremely saddened to announce the passing of former manager Kenny Jackett at the age of 64.
“Kenny managed over 300 games during his time with the club, leading The Lions to promotion from League One and to an FA Cup Semi-Final.”
Jackett arrived at Wolves in 2013 and led the club from League One to the Championship. “Wolves are devastated to learn of the passing of our former manager Kenny Jackett,” the club said.
“Kenny led the club to its incredible record-breaking League One title and laid the foundations for the club as we know it today. The thoughts of everyone at Wolves are with Kenny’s family and friends at this time.”
Jackett started his playing career with Watford, making 428 appearances for the Hornets, before moving into coaching with the club. He also earned 31 caps for Wales.
His final role in the game was as director of football at Gillingham before he stepped down for medical reasons in November 2024.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our former player and manager Kenny Jackett,” Watford said.
“A true club legend and one of our own, Watford-born Kenny was instrumental in some of our greatest successes as a player before going on to serve as coach and then manager. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.”
The EFL shared: “The EFL is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Kenny Jackett, who has died at the age of 64.
“Kenny managed over 750 games in the EFL, achieving promotions at the helm of Wolves, Millwall and Swansea. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Kenny’s family and friends at this difficult time.”
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