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Kenny Jackett
Welsh footballer (Watford) and manager (Millwall, Wolverhampton Wanderers)
January 1, 1962 - June 12, 2026 (Age 64)
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Kenneth Francis Jackett (5 January 1962 - 11 June 2026) was a football manager and former player who played for Watford.
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Kenneth Francis Jackett (5 January 1962 - 11 June 2026) was a football manager and former player who played for Watford. Kenny Jackett died on June 12, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add memories.
- Died
- June 12, 2026
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- 1962Kenneth Francis Jackett was a football manager and former player wh...
Kenneth Francis Jackett (5 January 1962 - 11 June 2026) was a football manager and former player who played for Watford.
- 1996Having moved on to the club's coaching staff
Having moved on to the club's coaching staff, he began his managerial career during the 1996–97 season.
- 2004From 2004 to 2007 he was manager of Swansea City
From 2004 to 2007 he was manager of Swansea City, leading the club to promotion and several trophies.
- 2013He served as Millwall manager for six seasons
He served as Millwall manager for six seasons, again bringing a promotion, before resigning in May 2013; weeks later he took over as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers, a position he held until July 2016, yet again garnering a promotion along the way.
- 2016Jackett was appointed Rotherham United manager in October 2016 befo...
Jackett was appointed Rotherham United manager in October 2016 before leaving in November.
- June 12, 2026Died
Kenny Jackett died at age 64.
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He was most recently director of football at EFL League Two club Gillingham.
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- Wikipedia · Kenny JackettJun 12, 2026
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