Motherwell have apologised to Stuart Kettlewell and the fans after failing to disclose the manager’s extended contract.
Thursday marks a full year since Kettlewell took permanent charge of the Steelmen following Steven Hammell’s sacking.
There were doubts about the 39-year-old’s long-term future with suggestions his contract was due to expire this summer as the club had stated he was in charge “‘initially to May 2024”.
The Fir Park board have now revealed his deal was extended to 2025 after he kept Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership last season.
Chairman Jim McMahon said: “Although during the 12 months of his time here, there have been some highs and lows, we firmly believe that Stuart can take this group of players and the club forward.
He came in at a difficult point last season and rejuvenated everyone at the club. This season, we are in a position to move up the table towards the end of the campaign. He has worked tremendously hard to this point and we will continue to back him.
“I ask that everyone gets behind the team as we push into the last segment of this season. The support this season, at home and on the road, has been impressive and we’re all hugely appreciative of it.
