'Risk a massive factor' with potential boss Kettlewell?
We asked if you would like to see Stuart Kettlewell, who is among the contenders, being appointed the new Kilmarnock manager.Here's what some of you said:Amy: It would be a terrible choice. I've not seen one Kilmarnock fan who supports this. Cheap option and one that confirms us as bottom-six fodder for the foreseeable.David B: I'd like to see us go for Craig Levein. We need a steady hand if we're to avoid relegation.David M: I think so. He didn't really get a chance at Motherwell. I always respect his honesty.Adam: I'm not 100% sure about Kettlewell, I think John Carver might be a good choice though.Robert: His mental health and strength would be a major concern.Ryan: Risk is a massive factor with Kettlewell. When you consider the manner in which he departed his previous position, surely it has to be considered a real possibility that he would walk again, on his own terms, if he wasn't happy? Seems like a massive consideration for the board to make. Outside of the risk, it screams a lazy, uninspired and too convenient of an appointment.John: Kettlewell or Carver would be my two.Ross: Given some of the other names being touted in the last couple of weeks, the prospect of Kettlewell is a little underwhelming. He didn't exactly set the heather on fire during his last appointment. But I do also feel we've been a little spoiled by having a name like Derek McInnes at the helm, and shouldn't get ahead of ourselves.Taylor: The potential manager list has been very depressing, if it's to be Kettlewell I don't see him lasting past Christmas. Love to be wrong but I just can't see it.
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