Motherwell are on the hunt for a new manager after Stuart Kettlewell's shock resignation yesterday and, according to one bookmaker, former Celtic captains Scott Brown and Neil Lennon are the current frontrunners.

The Steelmen have begun their search for the club's fourth manager in the last three years and McBookie have current Ayr United boss - who turned down a move to `Well's Premiership rivals St Johnstone earlier in the season - as the 4/1 favourite.

Former Celtic and Hibs gaffer Lennon is 5/1 with John McGlynn, manager of Championship leaders Falkirk, at 6/1 alongside former Rangers striker and ex-Hearts boss Steven Naismith. Livingston gaffer David Martindale is among the contenders.

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There has been reports that former Australia national team boss Graham Arnold is keen to suceed Stuart Kettlewell at Motherwell, although his name does not appear on the latest odds.

Arnold was in charge of the Socceroos at the 2022 World Cup and won the A-League Premiership in his homeland with Central Coast Mariners and Sydney FC.

Glasgow World say he is "keen to work in Europe and would welcome the chance to speak with the Motherwell hieararchy."

Next Motherwell Manager odds at McBookie:

Scot Brown 4/1

Neil Lennon 5/1

John McGlynn 6/1

Steven Naismith 6/1

Billy Davies 8/1

David Martindale 8/1

Tam Corts 10/1

Ian Murray 12/1

John Kennedy 12/1

Kettlewell approached Motherwll chief executive Brian Caldwell on Monday and asked to step down from the position, citing personal abuse from fans and the effects it had on his family.

A statement issued by the club read: 'Motherwell Football Club can confirm the Club Board of Directors have very reluctantly accepted the resignation of Stuart Kettlewell today.

'Stuart approached Chief Executive Brian Caldwell on Monday morning to explain why he wished to resign.

'Stuart explained that some of the personal abuse was now affecting his family, to the point where they didn’t wish to attend games.

'As a result, he felt it would be best if he tendered his resignation.

'Since being appointed manager in February 2023, Stuart has managed 92 games overall, boasting a win percentage of 41.3%, the highest of any Motherwell manager since Stuart McCall.

'He guided Motherwell to safety, narrowly missing out on top-six football in his first three months in charge, collecting 30 points out of a possible 42.

'The good form ran into 2023/24, when Motherwell went ten league games without defeat, the longest run since 2010, and again, narrowly missed out on top-six football.

'This season, he guided the club back to Hampden for the first time in six years in the Premier Sports Cup and has the team sitting fifth in the league currently.

'All of this was achieved despite the sale of a number of key players for substantial transfer fees.'

Motherwell host Celtic in the Premiership on Sunday and assistant boss Stephen Frail will be in charge.