Portsmouth captain Tom Naylor sends classy message to Kenny Jackett after sacking

Jackett was sacked this morning after almost four years in the Fratton Park hot seat.

The former Wolves and Millwall chief guided the Blues to Checkatrade Trophy glory in 2019 along with two League One play-off finishes.

However, Pompey have been in bleak recent form, losing six of their past eight matches.

Saturday’s defeat to League Two Salford in the Papa John’s Trophy final proved the final straw, with Jackett relieved of his duties as Pompey look to salvage their promotion hopes.

Naylor was signed by Jackett in the summer of 2018 from Burton Albion and appointed Pompey captain the following year.

And the Blues skipper sent out his best wishes and told of his respect he has for the 59-year-old.

Naylor wrote on Twitter: ‘Thank you gaffer, I respect you as a person and as a manger. All the best in the future.’

Neil Harris and Daniel Stendel are both being considered for the vacant managerial role.