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Gillingham FC is mourning the loss of former director of football Kenny Jackett, who passed away at the age of 64. Kenny Jackett took on the role at Priestfield in January 2023, shortly after the Galinsons completed their takeover of the club.
What happened?
Jackett stepped down for medical reasons in November 2024.
Gillingham owner Brad Galinson said: “Everyone at Gillingham FC is saddened to learn that Kenny has passed away. “Kenny was a man of great integrity.
Why it matters for Gillingham
In our early days in English football his knowledge of the game, his vast contacts within it and his willingness to share his wisdom with us was invaluable to us.
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League standing | 17th in England League Two, 53 pts, 13W-14D-19L from 46 games |
| Recent form | WLLLD |
| Last result | Gillingham 1-0 Shrewsbury (2026-05-02) |
What comes next?
A Gillingham statement added: “Our thoughts and condolences are with Kenny’s wife Samantha along with his sons David and Ryan at this time along with other family, friends and loved ones.” As of the current season, Gillingham sits 17th in England League Two, with 53 points from 46 games, and a recent form of WLLLD. The team's last result was a 1-0 win against Shrewsbury on 2026-05-02.
