Lennon Miller's next Motherwell step detailed by Stuart Kettlewell as boss explains wonderkid 'obsession'

He could hardly be described as a Jack of all trades and a master of none. Aged just 17, it seems far more likely that Lennon Miller will emerge from his big breakthrough season at Motherwell to become one of the most sought after midfield operators of his generation.

But the working-class grounding he’s receiving from manager Stewart Kettlewell ought to help stand this precociously gifted youngster in good stead for the long journey ahead. Wherever it ends up taking him. With only a handful of first team games under his belt, Miller is already being touted as an obvious target for both halves of the Old Firm. And with clubs across Italy and beyond fishing in Scotland’s talent pool, Lennon just might end up with the world at his feet.

But, for as long as he remains at Fir Park, Kettlewell has a plan to maximise his potential. The manager explained: “My dad was a tradesman – a joiner for years – and I was brought up listening to him moaning about the young generation. They would call themselves tradesmen but they could only fit windows or could only do joinery or finishing.

“From a man well into his 60s he says, when he was young, they were educated in a bit of everything because that would give them a better chance to earn money. I link that to midfield players. It’s my example. If you can do all aspects then, when the manager comes to pick the team, it gives you a better chance of being able to play.

“We always talk about adjustments on the pitch. I’m a huge believer in making alterations in games without making changes to the personnel. So, while Lennon has the ability to go forward, he also has the ability to operate as a deep lying midfielder as well.

“Some players have a good skill set on one job, that’s fine. But I