Stuart Kettlewell


Stuart Kettlewell is a Scottish football player and coach, who is currently the manager of Ross County. He played as a midfielder for Queen's Park, Clyde, Ross County and Brora Rangers.

Playing career

Queen's Park

Kettlewell began his career with Queen's Park. He made 182 appearances for the Spiders in all competitions, scoring 11 goals, and held the captain's armband from 2006 until he left the club.

Clyde

Kettlewell became Clyde's first summer signing of 2008, when he joined the Broadwood side on 19 May. He made his Clyde debut in July 2008, in a 2–0 victory over Annan Athletic in the Scottish Challenge Cup. He was appointed team captain before the game. His contract was terminated in June 2009, following Clyde's relegation and financial troubles.

Ross County

On 11 June 2009, Kettlewell signed for Ross County. He made his debut on 8 August 2009, in a 2–1 win against Airdrie United. In May 2013, Kettlewell signed a new contract at Ross County after the club had finished fifth in their first season in the Scottish Premier League. He had an operation to cure a hip injury just before his contract expired at the end of the 2013–14 season. Ross County allowed Kettlewell to remain with the club while he completed his rehabilitation, but he was then released in August 2014.

Brora Rangers

Kettlewell then signed for Highland League club Brora Rangers. On 2 May 2015, he scored the winning kick in a penalty shootout, after a 2–2 aggregate draw, as Brora defeated Lowland League champions Edinburgh City in a promotion play-off. Brora then lost a promotion / relegation playoff against Montrose, who had finished last in 2014–15 Scottish League Two.

Coaching career

Kettlewell returned to Ross County to coach their under-20 team in 2016. Under his management, County won the 2016–17 SPFL Development League. After Owen Coyle resigned in March 2018, Kettlewell and academy director Steve Ferguson were appointed co-managers at Ross County. This arrangement continued until June 2020, when Kettlewell was placed in sole control.

Managerial statistics

Honours

Player

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;Brora Rangers
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