Motherwell confirm Stuart Kettlewell's deal, and apologise to fans for confusion

Motherwell have confirmed that Stuart Kettlewell will remain as boss until May 2025, should they stay in the Scottish Premiership this season.

It was previously believed that Kettlewell’s deal was up this summer, but chairman Jim McMahon has stated that the Fir Park club remaining in the top-flight this season would automatically see the contract roll over.

And Mr McMahon has apologised to Motherwell supporters for not making that clearer.

Today marks a year since Kettlewell was appointed, with 18 wins, 15 draws and 14 defeats in 38 games, sparking a discussion at last night's AGM, in which it apparently became clear that they hadn't revealed the contract 'extension' clause.

A statement issued by the Fir Park club this morning states: “We would like to apologise to both our fans and Stuart for not properly communicating the terms of the extension in May last year, and for the uncertainty this has clearly caused.”

McMahon said: “Although during the 12 months of his time here there have been some highs and lows, we firmly believe that Stuart can take this group of players and the club forward.

“He came in at a difficult point last season and rejuvenated everyone at the club.

“This season we are in a position to move up the table towards the end of the campaign.

“He has worked tremendously hard to this point and we will continue to back him.

“I ask that everyone gets behind the team as we push into the last segment of this season.

“The support this season, at home and on the road, has been impressive and we’re all hugely appreciative of it.

“We will need that as we head into a crucial point of the season.”

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