We can confirm that Stuart Kettlewell has been relieved of his duties as First Team Manager with immediate effect, alongside Assistant Manager Stephen Frail.
The Club would like to place on record its thanks to Stuart and Stephen for their efforts during their time at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park, and wishes them well for the future.
Kris Doolan, who was set to be appointed as Head of Development and Under 19s Manager, will take interim charge of first team duties alongside coaches Craig Clark and Paul Di Giacomo, while a process gets underway to appoint a permanent manager.
A statement from the Club’s Board of Directors reads:
“This has been a difficult decision taken after careful consideration. We believe there is plenty of quality in the squad and had hoped that results would turn around. Unfortunately change is now required to best serve the interests of Kilmarnock FC.
“Our focus is now on providing stability, supporting the squad, and supporting Kris, Craig and Paul as they lead the team forward while we progress with the next steps.
“With an important run of festive fixtures about to get underway, starting this weekend at home to Falkirk, we hope all supporters can stick with us as we aim to get back to winning ways.”
Further updates will be provided in due course.
