Kenny Jackett, the former football manager who led clubs including Wolves, Millwall and Portsmouth, has died aged 64. Reports across multiple outlets note that Jackett also managed Swansea and earlier had coaching roles including Leyton Orient, as well as spells at other clubs such as Rotherham. As a player, he made hundreds of appearances for Watford, and he also played for Wales.
As a manager, Jackett’s longest tenure was at Millwall, where he oversaw 306 matches between 2007 and 2013, and he later worked as director of football at Gillingham. Several outlets also say he stepped down from that role for medical reasons in November 2024. Some reports highlight his achievements including promotion to the Championship twice.
Tributes have come from clubs associated with his career. Millwall describes him as one of its greatest managers, while Swansea, Wolves and Portsmouth publicly mark his passing and acknowledge his influence at their clubs. The reports consistently state that his family and friends are in the thoughts of those organisations.
