The betting odds for the next Motherwell manager have been revealed.
Stuart Kettlewell today resigned as head coach of the Fir Park club.
The 40-year-old departs due to family reasons amid a dismal run of form for the Steelmen.
He leaves the Steelmen sitting in fifth spot in the Scottish Premiership, albeit, Kilmarnock are just six points behind in the relegation play-off place.
Now, the attention turns to who will take over in Lanarkshire.
And according to Gambling.com, John McGlynn is the early frontrunner for the job.
McGlynn is currently head coach of Falkirk - who sit at the top of the Scottish Championship. Neil Lennon is also priced as short odds, while David Martindale of Livingston, Scott Brown of Ayr United and Partick Thistle's Kris Doolan make up a strong contingent of Championship managers.
Steven Naismith, who has been out of work since leaving Hearts at the start of the season, is price at an interesting 3/1.
Next Motherwell manager odds in full:
John McGlynn- 6/5
Neil Lennon - 7/5
David Martindale - 5/2
Scott Brown - 11/4
Steven Naismith - 3/1
Fredrik Holmberg - 7/2
Kris Doolan - 4/1
Scot Gemmil - 5/1
Kevin Thomson - 11/2
Owen Coyle - 6/1
Craig Harrison - 8/1
Rhys Griffiths - 10/1
A club statement reads: "Motherwell Football Club can confirm the Club Board of Directors have very reluctantly accepted the resignation of Stuart Kettlewell today.
"Stuart approached Chief Executive Brian Caldwell on Monday morning to explain why he wished to resign.
"Stuart explained that some of the personal abuse was now affecting his family, to the point where they didn’t wish to attend games.
"As a result, he felt it would be best if he tendered his resignation.
"Since being appointed manager in February 2023, Stuart has managed 92 games overall, boasting a win percentage of 41.3%, the highest of any Motherwell manager since Stuart McCall.
"He guided Motherwell to safety, narrowly missing out on top-six football in his first three months in charge, collecting 30 points out of a possible 42.
"The good form ran into 2023/24, when Motherwell went ten league games without defeat, the longest run since 2010, and again, narrowly missed out on top-six football.
"This season, he guided the club back to Hampden for the first time in six years in the Premier Sports Cup and has the team sitting fifth in the league currently.
"All of this was achieved despite the sale of a number of key players for substantial transfer fees.
"The club wishes to thank Stuart for his hard work and total dedication during his time at the club. We wish him and his family all the very best for the future.
"Assistant Manager Stephen Frail will take charge of the team for Sunday’s match, assisted by Jon Obika, Richard Foster, and the backroom staff."
