Former Swansea manager Kenny Jackett passes away

Former Watford, Swansea City, Millwall and Wolves manager and Wales international Kenny Jackett has died at the age of 64.

Watford-born Jackett made over 300 appearances for his hometown side during a one-club playing career that also saw him win 31 caps.

Forced to retire at the age of 28, following persistent knee injuries, he began a long coaching career which also included spells in charge at Rotherham United, Portsmouth and Leyton Orient.

Jackett became director of football at Gillingham in 2022, but stood down from his role for medical reasons in November 2024.

A left-sided defender or midfielder, Jackett was part of the Watford side who won promotion to the top flight under Graham Taylor, and played for the Hornets in the 1984 FA Cup final as they were beaten by Everton.

As a manager, he led Swansea to promotion from the fourth tier in 2004-05, their Welsh club's final season at their former Vetch Field home, and masterminded a Football League Trophy triumph in 2006.

He won the League One play-offs with Millwall in 2010 and the third-tier title at Wolves four years later, while he won the Checkatrade Trophy at Portsmouth in 2018-19.

Have to put rivalry aside at times like this. 64 is a relatively early age for someone to lose their life.

RIP, thoughts to his family and friends as well as all the football clubs he's connected to.

RIP i met him on a couple times and was a really nice and easy bloke to talk too

That's very sad news I am thankfull I have reached 67.

Sad news, way too young to go

RIP Kenny

RIP Kenny Jacket