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Fans to join in tribute to Wolves and Watford great Kenny Jackett

Former boss will be focus of tribute and special matchday programme…

By The Newsroom · Express & Star

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 3:30 PM

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Wolves and Watford supporters will pay tribute to the late Kenny Jackett before kick-off on Saturday.
Jackett passed away during the summer at the age of 64.
He led Wolves to the League One title in 2014 with a divisional record of 103 points.

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Supporters of Wolverhampton Wanderers and Watford will join together in a pre-match tribute on Saturday to honor the late Kenny Jackett. The former player and manager passed away during the summer at age 64. Jackett will also be featured on the cover of a special Molineux matchday programme, with his close family attending the match.

Jackett made over 400 appearances as a player for Watford and later managed the club alongside Luther Blissett. Appointed Wolves manager in 2013 following consecutive relegations, he guided the club to the League One title with a divisional record of 103 points before re-establishing the team in the Championship.

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Fans to join in tribute to Wolves and Watford great Kenny Jackett

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