'Never forget that great day out at Wembley. Desperately sad': Portsmouth faithful mourn Kenny Jackett
Former Pompey, Millwall, Wolves and Watford manager Kenny Jackett has died, aged 64.
Tributes have been pouring in following the passing of former Pompey manager Kenny Jackett.
The ex-Wolves, Watford and Millwall boss enjoyed three-and-a-half years at Fratton Park, guiding Pompey to eighth, fourth and fifth-placed finishes in League One.
Jackett also led the Blues to Wembley glory in March 2019 fending off Sunderland on penalties to lift the EFL Trophy in front of a packed crowd of 85,021 people.
The Welshman took Pompey to the national stadium the following season, although the final was delayed until March 2021 due to Covid.
A defeat to Salford City on penalties, however, would prove to be Jackett’s final game in charge at PO4. He departed the next day with a win-rate of 50.21 percent - the most of any Blues manager since Bob Blyth (1901-1904).
As a mark of respect, the Fratton faithful have taken to social media to pay tribute to the former Blues boss. Here’s what they have been saying.
Pompey faithful pay tribute to Kenny Jackett
@english_rad: Sad news. 64 is way too young. Will be remembered fondly.
@TommoOnX: R.I.P thank you for one of the best days of my life.
@SteveRoberts_82: Very sad news. RIP Kenny never to be forgotten for that day at Wembley.
@Pic859509813868: What? That’s terribly sad. I had my photo taken with him at the training ground once and he was a lovely bloke.
@Fajita_peter: Sad news, RIP Kenny. Will never forget that great day out at Wembley he gave us.
@Jaketet03: RIP Kenny, gave me one of my favourite memories winning at Wembley with the family all with me.
@JAudley89: Rest in Peace Kenny. And thank you for that incredible Wembley day out in 2019 one of the best days as a Pompey fan The 4-1 at home to Sunderland & away day at Wycombe & the 2019 Easter weekend stood out too!
@CharlieFarnsba9: Extremely sad news, RIP Kenny and deepest condolences to his family and friends.
@oaktowers: Rest in Peace Kenny, awful news. Gave us some great memories, including at Wembley. Thoughts with his family and friends at this time.
@officialfournil: This is horrific news. Thinking of his family at such a sad time, no age whatsoever. Rest in peace Kenny.
@PompeyPatter: Very sad news this morning Thank you Kenny for the 4 seasons you gave us and for the Checkatrade Trophy win in 2019. Our thoughts are with Kenny’s family and friends. RIP Kenny.
@alexnljones: Awful, awful news. Thoughts are with his family & friends.
@FFSChristie: RIP Kenny. Gave us some great days. 64 is no age
@PFCkx: Norwich away 94th minute limbs, and that unreal day out at Wembley were some of the best days supporting the Blues under his watch. Desperately sad.
@JoeAinsley1: Awful news. Thinking of his family at such a difficult time, condolences to them. You’ll be missed, King Kenny.
@mikeshipp1971: Very sad news, and at no age either. RIP Kenny.
@wate8181: So sad to hear. Thoughts with the family. Thank you for everything and that memorable trip to Wembley. RIP.
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