Portsmouth boss Kenny Jackett is to temporarily step down from his role as manager due to health reasons, according to reports.
Jackett is expected to stand aside later this week and the club are poised to make an official announcement later today after BBC journalist Chris Wise first revealed the news.
While Jackett is stepping down temporarily due to health reasons, it is unknown for how long he will remain away from the role as the club’s manager.
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The 59-year-old ex-Swansea City and Wolves boss took over at Portsmouth in 2017 and has been working to lead the club out of League One and into the Championship.
Portsmouth currently sit in 4th place in the League One table and just one point off the second automatic promotion place, with two games in hand on Hull City in second and one in hand of league leaders Lincoln.
Jackett’s men had been set to face Crewe Alexandra at Gresty Road at the weekend, however the match ended up being postponed.
@chriswisey wrote: “I understand Kenny Jackett will be temporarily stepping away from his role as Portsmouth manager later this week because of health reasons. Not known how long for at this stage. Official announcement expected later today. Wishing him an extremely speedy recovery. #Pompey”
I understand Kenny Jackett will be temporarily stepping away from his role as Portsmouth manager later this week because of health reasons. Not known how long for at this stage. Official announcement expected later today. Wishing him an extremely speedy recovery. #Pompey
— Chris Wise (@chriswisey) February 15, 2021
CLUB STATEMENT:
Portsmouth Football Club can advise that, with effect from this Thursday (February 18), Kenny Jackett will not be in attendance at matches or training sessions following a medical procedure that will require a short period of rest and recuperation.
Assistant manager Joe Gallen will operate in a caretaker capacity during this time and will be assisted by first team coach Jake Wigley.
Kenny will remain in constant contact with them both, while also able to speak to the players via video link before and after games, as well as at half-time.
We wish Kenny a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back shortly.
– STATEMENT ENDS –
Portsmouth Football Club can advise that, with effect from this Thursday, Kenny Jackett will not be in attendance at matches or training sessions following a medical procedure that will require a short period of rest and recuperation#Pompey
— Portsmouth FC (@Pompey) February 15, 2021
Fans gave their reaction as the Portsmouth boss Kenny Jackett is set to step away from his role temporarily…
@SmithyPlayz1999: As much as people want him out not sure this is the way anyone wanted it, hope he gets better
@BowenWilkie: Get well soon Kenny. Great manager at Swansea.
@chimer1898: Wow, get well soon Kenny! Joe Gallen will do a good job stepping up, if that’s the plan #pompey
@julianholigan: Sorry to hear this Kenny. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery. Fantastic at Wolves
@_CamWilliams_: Get well soon KJ. Interesting time to break the news given that he’ll still be there for tomorrow’s game
@stevebone1: Very best wishes to Kenny for a quick recovery.
@Josh0logy: Blimey. That’s sad news. Hope for a quick recovery.
@WillDanielsRUFC: Speedy recovery to Kenny Jackett, hope to see him back shortly. Didn’t work at #rufc, but a good manager nonetheless.
@sammysfcb: There will always be the banter and rivalry between us as scummers and skates. But hope Jackett recovers well in terms of more important matters of his health 👍
#Pompey #SaintsFc
@WolvesFirst: Hoping for a swift recovery for Kenny, well loved at Wolves #kennyjackett
@MattPorter14: Speedy recovery Kenny! Not the way we would have wanted him to go! #pompey
@wolvesbradders: All the best Kenny. One of the good guys.
@MrShot7: Hope he is OK, helped set the foundations for us being where we are today and rebuild the relationship between club and fans #wwfc
@Willfrattonpark: Oh dear, doesn’t sound good. All the best Kenny and get well soon
@Prim1877: Wishing Kenny Jackett a speedy recovery. Hope he gets well soon from all the Wolves family #pompey #wwfc #GetWellKenny
@MattDavies__: Awful news this. Commendable from both Jackett and the club to put his well-being before football
@MrDavishPFC: Awful news. Despite opinions of the bloke, you’d never wish anything bad on him. Hopefully nothing too serious, but wish him a speedy recovery nonetheless.
@BlueArmyAlex: Heart skipped a beat then, get well soon
@adampfc40: Not his biggest fan but wouldn’t wish ill health on the man, awful news
@HDavies1804: Best wishes to Kenny Jackett. Health comes before anything, especially during these times.
@Mourby: That doesn’t sound good. Wishing him a speedy recovery!
@Real_Dan_Horton: Good luck following the games on ifollow Kenny ! Get well soon #Pompey
@pfc_harry: Christ get well soon Ken dog
@mfcstu: Got huge respect for Kenny Jackett as a manager and a person. Get well soon KJ
@Jamesr02_: Speediest of recoveries boss, hope to see you back and well and the club very soon
@StevronConnor92: Hope Kenny Jackett makes a speedy recovery. We’ve wanted his head at times this season and over the previous but no one wishes ill-health on anyone. #Pompey
@scfcoli: Best wishes to former Swansea manager Kenny Jackett and hope this procedure goes well for him
@PompeyJosh: No matter what you think about his football, he is a blue. Hope he’s OK and gets well soon. #pompey
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