Kenny Jackett, former Wales and Watford player and successful manager, dies aged 64
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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.
Jackett was part of the Watford team that finished second in the top division in 1983 and reached an FA Cup final. He led Swansea, Millwall and Wolves to promotions and reached an FA Cup semi-final with Millwall.
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Watford said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our former player and manager Kenny Jackett. 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.”
Wolves paid tribute, saying: “Kenny led the club to its incredible record-breaking League One title and laid the foundations for the club as we know it today.”
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