CEO Brian Caldwell told his club website: “It was really sad that Stuart felt that it was the right time to move forward.
“He had an exceptional record and created an impressive amount of transfer income for the club.
“He was an important factor in the development of young loan players in his tenure as well as the development of graduates of the Motherwell Academy.
“When Stuart came to me, I was so disappointed that it was impacting on his family and how he was feeling. No manager, player or club employee, each of whom gave them everything for the club, should not feel like this. “
Caldwell emphasized that “as a fan-owned, community-driven football club, we will always look after ourselves”.
The chief executive noted last week that the team of Ketlewell surpassed the rivals with the big budget and nine points were better at the same level last season.
However, on Saturday they lost 2-0 to St. Johnstone on Saturday, and Ketlewell went to Caldwell to resign on Monday morning.
“Stewart explains that some personal abuse is now affecting his family, where they don’t want to participate in the games,” the club said.
Ketlewell, who previously operated the Ross County on the top flight, has a percentage of 41.3% win for 92 games in charge, which is the highest of seven of their directors after the Stuart McCall is departed in 2014.
Well mention that he guided the team to protect the team from exile in the first three months of his in charge, collecting 30 points out of possible 42 as they came closer to confirm the top-six.
The 10-game unbeaten run last season was their longest run after 2010 because they were briefly dropped from the top six, when they reached the Premier Sports Cup semifinal this season.
Assistant Manager Stephen Frail will take over the team to the leader of the team on Sunday.
