Stuart Kettlewell appointed permanent Motherwell manager
The 38-year old took interim charge for wins over St Mirren and Hearts
Last updated 22nd Feb 2023
Motherwell have appointed Stuart Kettlewell as their new permanent manager on a deal until 2024.
The Steelmen had been on the hunt for a new boss after sacking Steven Hammell earlier this month following their Scottish Cup loss to Raith Rovers.
Kettlewell was promoted from his role as lead development coach to take over the reigns on an interim basis.
The former Ross County manager impressed Fir Park bosses with victories over St Mirren and Hearts before being offered the job.
External candidates had also been interviewed for the job with Ian Holloway, Grant McCann and Jack Ross all previously linked.
Kettlewell told the club's official website: “I’m immensely proud,” manager Stuart Kettlewell added.
“It’s been a whirlwind eight or nine days.
“I had a burning desire to take the job to see if I can take this club forward and be a catalyst to what we hope will be a good chapter for the football club.”
“I genuinely think I come to Motherwell a better manager than what I was previously and I hope that is something that appeals to the Motherwell supporters.
“There’s some real good players here. I wouldn’t have taken the job had I felt there was a real issue with the playing squad.
“This is a community club. It’s important that we join that up. I think this club is unique. It now becomes my job to drive it forward.”