Stuart Kettlewell resigns as Motherwell manager over fan abuse

Stuart Kettlewell has resigned as manager of Motherwell following persistent personal abuse from supporters that affected his family's desire to attend matches. Despite the club sitting fifth in the Premiership and having had a strong start to the season, recent poor performances led to discontent among fans, culminating in a loss to St Johnstone in the Scottish Cup. CEO Brian Caldwell expressed disappointment at Kettlewell's departure, highlighting his contributions to the club, including the development of young players and significant transfer income. The resignation has sparked mixed reactions among fans, with many lamenting the toxic environment that led to Kettlewell's exit and cautioning against a cycle of managerial turnover. Assistant manager Stephen Frail will take over temporarily as the club searches for a new manager. The situation has raised concerns about the culture of abuse directed at football managers in Scotland.