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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kettlewell appointment 'takes risk away'
Appointing Stuart Kettlewell "takes the risk away" of appointing a manager who doesn't understand the task at hand at Kilmarnock, says former goalkeeper Cammy Bell. BBC Sport understands Killie have chosen the former Motherwell and Ross County boss to replace Derek McInnes with an appointment imminent. Advertisement Kettlewell, 40, left Motherwell in January citing personal abuse during a run of poor results. However, he impressed Kilmarnock chairman Billy Bowie and his fellow directors enough during interviews to be offered the job. Former Rugby Park shotstopper Bell believes Kettlewell is coming in at a good time though cites he has "a big job ahead of him". "He's got a number of players out of contract, he's got players who I think the club should be trying to keep and get tied down as quickly as possible," Bell said on the BBC's Scottish Foobtall Podcast. "But, that allows him to put his own stamp on things when he comes in the door. Advertisement "He's coming in the door at a good time as well. The season's not started yet. He's got a full pre-season ahead of himself. He's got a number of weeks to get players in, too. "It's a manager who knows Scottish football. So, for me, it takes a huge amount of the risk away from bringing in a foreign manager or a manager who's not been in Scottish football before. "Whether Kilmarnock fans will be happy with this, I'm unsure of that."
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Kettlewell appointment 'takes risk away'
Appointing Stuart Kettlewell "takes the risk away" of appointing a manager who doesn't understand the task at hand at Kilmarnock, says former goalkeeper Cammy Sport understands Killie have chosen the former Motherwell and Ross County boss to replace Derek McInnes with an appointment 40, left Motherwell in January citing personal abuse during a run of poor he impressed Kilmarnock chairman Billy Bowie and his fellow directors enough during interviews to be offered the job. Former Rugby Park shotstopper Bell believes Kettlewell is coming in at a good time though cites he has "a big job ahead of him"."He's got a number of players out of contract, he's got players who I think the club should be trying to keep and get tied down as quickly as possible," Bell said on the BBC's Scottish Foobtall Podcast. "But, that allows him to put his own stamp on things when he comes in the door. "He's coming in the door at a good time as well. The season's not started yet. He's got a full pre-season ahead of himself. He's got a number of weeks to get players in, too."It's a manager who knows Scottish football. So, for me, it takes a huge amount of the risk away from bringing in a foreign manager or a manager who's not been in Scottish football before."Whether Kilmarnock fans will be happy with this, I'm unsure of that."
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kettlewell poised to be next Kilmarnock manager
Kilmarnock have chosen Stuart Kettlewell to be their new manager, with an appointment imminent. The former Motherwell and Ross County boss will replace Derek McInnes, who left the Rugby Park club to join Hearts last week. Kettlewell, 40, quit as Motherwell boss in January citing personal abuse during a run of poor results. However, he impressed Kilmarnock chairman Billy Bowie and his fellow directors enough during interviews to be offered the job. Scotland assistant John Carver and former Kilmarnock forward Steven Naismith had also been linked with the post. Kilmarnock finished ninth in the Scottish Premiership this season. Latest Kilmarnock news, analysis and fan views In appointing a new manager, Kilmarnock have clearly been eager to avoid any of the complications that surrounded the departure of McInnes. That all got a bit tricky with the mounting speculation followed by a defeat at Motherwell and the understandable dismay of some fans. The decision that McInnes wouldn't be in charge for the final match of the season against his prospective new employers was clearly an exercise in damage limitation. Kettlewell was not an unexpected candidate. He is available and can point to a strong evidence of work at Motherwell and Ross County. Now it looks like he will be given the chance to prove he can replicate that at Rugby Park. Amy: Kettlewell 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. David M: 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. 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? John: Kettlewell or Carver would be my two. Ross: Given some of the other names being touted, the prospect of Kettlewell is a little underwhelming. He didn't exactly set the heather on fire during his last job. 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. Have your say here
Times
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Times
Kilmarnock and Hearts agree deal for Derek McInnes
Derek McInnes has revealed Kilmarnock and Hearts have agreed terms for his move to Tynecastle but insists he will be in the dugout for Killie's two final games of the season. The Gorgie club are looking to take the 53-year-old to Edinburgh to replace the recently dismissed Neil Critchley. McInnes did not reply when asked outright if he wanted the job but ahead of Wednesday's game at Motherwell which precedes a home game, coincidentally, to Hearts on Sunday, he confirmed he has held talks with Kilmarnock's majority shareholder Billy Bowie about the Jambos' interest. He said: 'I was led to believe the clubs agreed terms yesterday and discussions are ongoing from that. 'I went for breakfast with Billy Bowie and my focus is clearly on
BBC News
19-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
McInnes has 'nothing to apologise for' over Kilmarnock exit
New head coach Derek McInnes admitted being linked with the Hearts job in the closing weeks of the season had been "a bit problematic" - but he insisted he has "nothing to apologise for" following his Kilmarnock managed Kilmarnock for the last time in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat by Motherwell and was absent as the Ayrshire club lost at home to Hearts on Sunday, both teams' final fixture of the campaign."I've got nothing to apologise for because I loved my time at Kilmarnock," McInnes explained. "Ideally, it would've been done at the end of the season."Before the game on Wednesday against Motherwell, I spoke to the board again and I just thought that had to be my last game. I just thought Sunday's game would be too problematic, too antagonistic."I wouldn't want to do that to the Kilmarnock supporters or my players at the time. I just thought the game should've been played without me. The club agreed to that."I wanted to speak to the press on Wednesday after the game and I got stick for not speaking, but the club asked me not to speak. I complied with all that."McInnes added that Kilmarnock are "so fortunate" to have chairman and majority shareholder Billy Bowie."He plugs the holes all the time, his investment and commitment are undeniable," he said."It's never easy, these things. Kilmarnock will go on and it's a brilliant club and they will appoint a new manager."
