Stuart Kettlewell: No talks over future, says under-pressure Motherwell boss
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Stuart Kettlewell says there has been no talks with the Motherwell hierarchy over his future, but accepts only an upturn in results can keep him in the manager's job.
The ninth-placed Fir Park side have suffered eight defeats in a 12-match winless run.
Under-pressure Kettlewell insists he can handle the abuse coming his way.
"There's certainly not been any conversations surrounding my future at the club," he said.
"But I'm not silly, I understand that, if you don't start winning games at any club, you'll find yourself under pressure.
"The only way you ever get control of these situations is by winning because in this country we are so knee jerk. We don't strip layers back and look at factors like budget, size of squad, injuries.
"All we consider are the results and I accept that. The only way you find yourself safe in a job is by winning games."
Motherwell turned in "easily the worst performance on this run" in their 3-0 defeat away to Ross County on Tuesday night and Kettlewell has faced calls for his sacking from some fans.
"It has no effect on me whatsoever," he added. "Social media, news reports, all these different things - and this is where I'm really consistent - I've never read any of it.
"I've never been on social media in my life. I don't tend to listen to or take influence from what other people say. I'm very strong-willed and strong-minded.
"Somebody shouting at me and calling me all sorts and giving me abuse isn't going to motivate me any more than I already am. That doesn't have an impact on me, but I need to urge that to the players as well.
"It's about not sinking into your shell and feeling sorry for yourself. We're all in football because we wanted to be a part of it. Sometimes that doesn't look or sound good and people want to come after you and there are personal attacks.
"We know what this world looks like with social media and people sitting in stands, but you have to be big enough to stand up to that."
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