Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKenny Jackett has died aged 64 (PA)Kenny Jackett, a highly respected figure in English football management, has passed away at the age of 64. The League Managers Association confirmed his death, with chief executive Richard Bevan commending Jackett as one of the most esteemed managers in the English Football League. Jackett's extensive 25-year managerial career saw him lead numerous clubs, including Watford, Swansea City, Millwall, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Rotherham United, and Leyton Orient. His former club, Millwall, expressed profound sadness, noting his significant contributions of over 300 games, securing promotion from League One, and guiding them to an FA Cup Semi-Final. Jackett had been out of professional management since 2022, concluding a career marked by dedication and success across various levels of English football. In fullKenny Jackett: Former Millwall and Wolves manager dies age 64Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Kenny Jackett, who managed the likes of Wolves, Millwall and Swansea, has died at the age of 64 with a number of his previous clubs paying their respects

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Jackett took charge of Watford, Swansea City, Millwall, Wolves, Roetherham United and Leyton Orient across a 25-year managerial career

June 12 : Lifelong Watford player Kenny Jackett, a midfielder and defender who played in the club's only appearance in the FA Cup final to date and later managed the club, has…