Watford legend Kenny Jackett dies at 64

Watford legend Kenny Jackett has died at the age of 64. He made 428 appearances for the Hornets during his one-club playing career.

What happened?

Kenny Jackett began his coaching career at Watford after being forced to retire at 28 due to knee injuries. He went on to manage several clubs, including Swansea City, Millwall, and Wolves.

Why it matters for Watford

Jackett was a key figure in Watford's history, playing in the 1984 FA Cup final and winning promotion to the top flight under Graham Taylor. He also had a successful managerial career, leading Swansea to promotion from the fourth tier in 2004-05.

Current context

As of the end of the 2025-26 season, Watford sits 16th in the Championship, with 57 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LLLLL. Their last result was a 0-4 loss to Coventry on 2026-05-02. Their next fixture is against Boreham Wood on 2026-07-11.