Stuart Kettlewell

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Stuart Kettlewell (born 4 June 1984) is a Scottish football coach and former player who currently manages Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock. He played as a midfielder for Queen's Park, Clyde, Ross County and Brora Rangers. Kettlewell has since managed Ross County, Motherwell, and was appointed Kilmarnock manager in May 2025.

Playing career

Queen's Park

Kettlewell began his career with Queen's Park. He made 182 appearances for the Spiders in all competitions, scoring 11 goals, and held the captain's armband from 2006 until he left the club.

Clyde

Kettlewell became Clyde's first summer signing of 2008, when he joined the Broadwood side on 19 May.[1] He made his Clyde debut in July 2008, in a 2–0 victory over Annan Athletic in the Scottish Challenge Cup.[2] He was appointed team captain before the game.[3] His contract was terminated in June 2009, following Clyde's relegation and financial troubles.[4]

Ross County

On 11 June 2009, Kettlewell signed for Ross County.[5] He made his debut on 8 August 2009, in a 2–1 win against Airdrie United. In May 2013, Kettlewell signed a new contract at Ross County after the club had finished fifth in their first season in the Scottish Premier League.[6] He had an operation to cure a hip injury just before his contract expired at the end of the 2013–14 season.[7] Ross County allowed Kettlewell to remain with the club while he completed his rehabilitation, but he was then released in August 2014.[7]

Brora Rangers

Kettlewell then signed for Highland League club Brora Rangers. On 2 May 2015, he scored the winning kick in a penalty shootout, after a 2–2 aggregate draw, as Brora defeated Lowland League champions Edinburgh City in a promotion play-off.[8] Brora then lost a promotion / relegation playoff against Montrose, who had finished last in 2014–15 Scottish League Two.

Coaching career

Ross County

Kettlewell returned to Ross County to coach their under-20 team in 2016. Under his management, County won the 2016–17 SPFL Development League.[9] After Owen Coyle resigned in March 2018, Kettlewell and academy director Steve Ferguson were appointed co-managers at Ross County.[10] This arrangement continued until June 2020, when Kettlewell was placed in sole control.[11] Kettlewell was sacked on 19 December 2020, after a 2–0 defeat against Hamilton left the club four points adrift at the bottom of the 2020–21 Scottish Premiership table and had won only one of their last 16 league games.[12]

Motherwell

On 3 October 2022, Kettlewell was appointed lead development coach at Motherwell.[13] He became their caretaker manager in February 2023, after Steven Hammell was sacked.[14] He led them to victories in their first two games,[15] and then became their manager on a permanent basis on 22 February.[16][17][18][19] In February 2024, Motherwell extended their contract with Kettlewell as their manager until May 2025.[20] Kettlewell resigned as Motherwell manager on 27 January 2025 citing the personal abuse he and his family had received from some of the fans, and left the club 5th in the premiership table.[21]

Kilmarnock

Kettlewell was appointed manager of Kilmarnock in May 2025 after the departure of Derek McInnes.[22]

Managerial statistics

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Team From To Record
G W D L Win %
Ross County (co-manager) 2 March 2018 10 June 2020

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Ross County 10 June 2020 19 December 2020

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Motherwell 11 February 2023 27 January 2025

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Kilmarnock 25 May 2025 Present

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Total

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  • initially interim at Motherwell and appointed permanently on 22 February 2023

Honours

Player

Ross County
Brora Rangers

Manager

Ross County

Individual

References

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