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| Title: | Kenny Jackett: Former Wales international and Watford and Swansea manager had died aged 64 |
| Link: | Original article on bbc.com |
| Region: | GB |
| Topics: | club; swansea; legend; final; watford; international; won; dies; wales; manager; career; football; jackett; kenny; Kenny Jackett; Watford F.C.; Manager (association football); Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.; Millwall F.C.; Portsmouth F.C.; Rotherham United F.C.; EFL Trophy; Cap (sport); Swansea City A.F.C.; Leyton Orient F.C. |
| Datetime: | 6/12/2026, 10:00:05 AM |
| Summary: | Watford legend and former Wales international Kenny Jackett has died at the age of 64. Jackett became director of football at Gillingham in 2022, but stood down from his role for medical reasons in November 2024. Though born in England, Jackett was eligible for Wales through his father Frank, who also played for Watford. Watford chairman and chief executive Scott Duxbury said: "There is a deep and profound sense of loss at the football club following the sad news Kenny Jackett has passed away. Wolves said they were "deeply saddened to learn of the passing of iconic former manager Kenny Jackett".... |
