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Stuart Kettlewell has resigned as Motherwell manager, with the Scottish Premiership club saying the 40-year-old cited the personal abuse he had received during a recent downturn in results. Well say the board of directors of the fan-owned club "have very reluctantly accepted" his departure. Kettlewell had been in charge for two years and his side currently sit fifth in the table. But they have lost three games in a row, have gone four without a victory and have won just one in nine. Visit our Motherwell page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Motherwell news notifications in the BBC Sport app Chief executive Brian Caldwell told his club website: "It's really sad that Stuart felt that the time was right to move on. "He had an exceptional record and has generated an impressive amount of transfer income for the club. "He has been a critical factor in the development of Motherwell academy graduates, as well as developing young loan players during his tenure. "When Stuart approached me, I was very disappointed to learn the effect this was having on his family and how he was feeling. No manager, player, or club employee, every one of whom gives their all for the club, should feel this way. " Caldwell stressed that, "as a fan-owned, community-driven football club, we will always look after our own". The chief executive had last week pointed out that Kettlewell's side were outperforming rivals with bigger budgets and were nine points better off at the same stage last season. However, they lost 2-1 away to bottom side St Johnstone on Saturday and Well say Kettlewell approached Caldwell to resign on Monday morning. "Stuart explained that some of the personal abuse was now affecting his family, to the point where they didn't wish to attend games, " the club said. Kettlewell, who previously managed Ross County in the top flight, has a 41. 3% win percentage for his 92 games in charge, which Well point out is the highest of their seven managers since Stuart Mc Call left in 2014. Well point out that he guided the side to safety from relegation in his first three months in charge, collecting 30 points out of a possible 42 as they came close to secure a top-six finish. A 10-game unbeaten run last season was their longest since 2010 as they again narrowly missed out on the top six, while they reached the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals this season. Assistant manager Stephen Frail will take charge of the team for Sunday's match at home to leaders Celtic. Chiefs to face Eagles for historic Super Bowl 'three-peat' Are we in a golden age of the Six Nations? Transfer spending up on last year with week to go Explore the brilliant mind of Socrates Naomi Alderman investigates notable thinkers with stories that celebrate the human mind Let the mind games begin, US style The American version of the hit reality game is back, hosted by Alan Cumming Unveiling the 18th Century 'classic vase mania' Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the craze for ancient vases Strike and Robin tackle their latest thrilling case Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger star in another masterful Robert Galbraith mystery BBC to show Brechin v Hearts & Rangers v Fraserburgh Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? Who are the Commonwealth Games winners and losers? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Subscribe & follow updates on your Premiership team What happens when managers publicly criticise their own players? What is carbon monoxide rebreathing and why is cycling trying to ban it? Are we in a golden age of the Six Nations? Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? How to follow 2025 Six Nations across the BBC Football Daily. Audio Football Daily Will Premier League get extra Champions League spot? Weekly football quiz: How did Arteta react to Lewis-Skelly red? 'Sinner will be one of greatest players we've ever seen' Postecoglou unsure on future - but why do many Spurs fans blame Levy? The father-son dynasties powering England's future 'One of the worst decisions I've seen' - should Lewis-Skelly have seen red? 'It was never if, just when' - Keys' journey to Slam glory 'I felt like crying for him' - but Man City recover from 'horrific' start 'It's extraordinary what Liverpool are doing' - can anyone stop them? Murray & Djokovic will 'cool off' before discussing future I love the dark places - new England captain Aldcroft Champions League set for dramatic finale - how it stands Cole Palmer - made in the Caribbean How Hyrox became the latest sporting craze © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.