Stuart Kettlewell resigns as Motherwell manager amid fan abuse

Stuart Kettlewell, the former manager of Motherwell, has opened up about his decision to resign due to the personal abuse directed at him from a minority of fans, which was impacting his family. He described the resignation, which came as a shock to Scottish football, as one of the toughest decisions of his career but stands by it as necessary for his family's well-being. Kettlewell emphasized that the abusive behavior was not just directed at him but also affected his family members who attended games, leading to a situation where they felt compelled to leave matches. Despite Motherwell being in a relatively stable position in the league at the time of his exit, Kettlewell believes that staying could have led to a more serious confrontation with fans. He has no regrets about his choice, affirming that it was made for the right reasons and after careful consideration. Kettlewell's departure has drawn attention to the wider issue of abuse in football, prompting discussions on how to address it.