The 38-year-old had been in the Steelmen’s youth department but is tasked with preparing the sorry squad for a vital cinch Premiership clash with St Mirren on Wednesday.
Motherwell are JOINT BOTTOM of the top flight after a horrendous run of results under Hammell – and the axe finally fell after a Scottish Cup drubbing to Championship side Raith Rovers.
Kettlewell said: “I was asked by the board if I’d take the reins – we’re a small staff at Motherwell and especially with Brian [Kerr] and Stevie going out the door that leaves us incredibly short.
“I was absolutely gutted. Stevie has been terrific with me.
