Stuart Kettlewell has returned to Ross County as supervisor – however solely on a short-term contract tasked with steering the Dingwall facet away from second successive relegation.
The 41-year-old, who was sacked by Kilmarnock two weeks in the past, beforehand managed County for 2 years till 2020.
He succeeds Tony Docherty, who was sacked earlier this month after 4 months in cost with County sitting backside of Scotland’s second tier regardless of beginning the season as among the many promotion favourites.
Kettlewell, who served the membership for 12 years as a participant and coach, mentioned: “We discover ourselves in a struggle and, when requested, I had no hesitation to simply accept the problem.
“I’ll pour the whole lot into the following few months with the employees and gamers to keep up our place within the Championship.
“Being again at Ross County will really feel like dwelling.”
County hope Kettlewell may even “set the foundations for a robust reset in the summertime” ought to they continue to be in Scotland’s second tier.
He’s joined in Dingwall by Stephen Frail, who was additionally his assistant with Motherwell and Kilmarnock.
Kettlewell resigned as Effectively supervisor in January 2025 citing the private abuse he and his household had acquired from a few of the followers and was sacked by their Premiership rivals after simply seven months in cost.
County chief govt Steven Ferguson added: “We knew we would have liked somebody who would settle for a short-term take care of a really clear remit, may begin work instantly and understands the membership, the tradition, and the league.
“Stuart persistently got here to the highest in our discussions.
“He has a confirmed monitor report with Ross County and is aware of the distinctive challenges we face within the Highlands; he understands the place we’re in and the massive activity forward of us.
“Whether or not we prefer it or not, we’re in a struggle to safe our Championship standing.”
Interim supervisor John Robertson will stay on the teaching employees.
