Stuart Kettlewell resigns as Motherwell supervisor with membership fifth in Scottish Premiership

Stuart Kettlewell has resigned as supervisor of Motherwell.

He was appointed in February 2023 and departs with the membership fifth within the Scottish Premiership.

In an announcement, Motherwell – who face Celtic dwell on Sky Sports activities on Sunday – mentioned they “reluctantly” accepted the resignation.

They added that Kettlewell advised the membership’s CEO Brian Caldwell “some of the personal abuse was now affecting his family, to the point where they didn’t wish to attend games”.

Assistant supervisor Stephen Frail will take cost of the workforce for Sunday’s match, assisted by Jon Obika, Richard Foster, and the backroom workers.

Motherwell CEO ‘very disenchanted by abuse’

“It’s really sad that Stuart felt that the time was right to move on,” Caldwell mentioned.

“He had an distinctive report and has generated a powerful quantity of switch revenue for the membership.

“He has been a critical factor in the development of Motherwell academy graduates, as well as developing young loan players during his tenure.

“When Stuart approached me, I used to be very disenchanted to study the impact this was having on his household and the way he was feeling. No supervisor, participant, or membership worker, each one among whom offers their all for the membership, ought to really feel this fashion.

“We therefore had no option but to reluctantly accept his resignation in the best interests of Stuart and his family. As a fan-owned, community-driven football club, we will always look after our own.”

Motherwell’s subsequent six fixtures

February 2: Celtic (H) – Scottish Premiership – dwell on Sky Sports activities

February 15: Ross County (H) – Scottish Premiership

February 22: Dundee Utd (A) – Scottish Premiership

February 26: Dundee (H) – Scottish Premiership

March1: Rangers (A) – Scottish Premiership

March 15: St Mirren (H) – Scottish Premiership