Kilmarnock Dismisses Stuart Kettlewell as Manager Following Aberdeen Loss With Club Teetering Near Scottish Premiership Bottom

Kilmarnock FC has parted ways with manager Stuart Kettlewell after a disappointing seven-month tenure. The recent defeat to Aberdeen, with a score of 2-1, marked the team’s tenth consecutive match without a win, placing them in a precarious 11th position in the Scottish Premiership.

Kilmarnock’s Struggles in the Premiership

Since taking over in May, Kettlewell struggled to find success, managing to secure only a few victories. This lack of performance left the club just three points above the bottom team, Livingston, who has a game in hand. A statement from Kilmarnock cited the need for change as imperative to the club’s interests.

Coaching Changes and Interim Management

Alongside Kettlewell, his assistant Stephen Frail was also dismissed. The club announced that Kris Doolan, who is in line to lead the development and under-19s teams, will now temporarily oversee the first team. He will be joined by coaches Craig Clark and Paul Di Giacomo in this role.

Board’s Statement on Management Changes

• The board emphasized that the decision was made after careful consideration.
• They expressed belief in the squad’s quality, hoping for a turnaround in results.
• The focus will now be on providing stability and support for the interim management team.

The festive season is approaching, and Kilmarnock’s next fixtures include:

The club urges its supporters to remain patient as they aim to reverse their fortunes on the pitch.