Researching Kenny Jackett
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 123 people with the Jackett surname? In that year Jackett was ranked number 3456 for popularity in the UK. |
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The name Kenny means "Form of KENNETH. handsome" and is of Gaelic origin.
Records of Kenny Jackett on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Kenny Jackett and the Jackett Family Tree
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 156 people with the Jackett surname in the UK? Jackett is now ranked number 3895 for popularity in the UK. |
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Kenny Jackett
Kenneth Francis Jackett (born 5 January 1962) is a professional footballer manager and former player who is currently manager of EFL League Two club Leyton Orient.
A skillful left-footed player, able to play in defence or midfield, Jackett was capped 31 times for Wales. He spent his entire playing career at Watford before his career was ended by injury at the age of 28. Having moved on to the club's coaching staff, he began his managerial career during the 1996–97 season.
From 2004 to 2007 he was manager of Swansea City, leading the club to promotion and several trophies. He served as Millwall manager for six seasons, again bringing a promotion, before resigning in May 2013; weeks later he took over as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers, a position he held until July 2016, yet again garnering a promotion along the way.
Jackett was appointed Rotherham United manager in October 2016 before leaving in November. In June 2017 it was announced he would take over from Paul Cook to become the Portsmouth manager. In May 2021, Jackett took over from Jobi McAnuff as manager of Leyton Orient.
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