Kettlewell hails mentality of 'humble' Lennon Miller amid transfer speculation

Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell has hailed the mentality of Lennon Miller amid growing speculation about the teenager’s future.

The 18-year-old has been linked with a series of clubs in Scotland and beyond over the last few months following impressive performances.

And while Kettlewell says Motherwell have had no conversations with any other clubs, he has been impressed with how the midfielder has handled the rumours and insists “he just loves playing football”.

Speaking to the media on Thursday as the club prepares for a trip to play Ross County at the weekend, the manager said: “There are no issues at all, I think what Lennon has done over the last week or two has shown everyone what he is like.

“He goes to play with Scotland under-19s, we had a conversation with them about managing his game time before the three games, and he probably played a few more minutes than what was agreed, but now qualms about that, he just loves playing football and I think he shows everyone that he has a burning desire to be the best he possibly can be.

“It shows how humble he is and that he’s not getting carried away with any conversations or any talk about him as a footballer.

“I’m especially pleased with that. I had some time with him this morning and I managed to watch the two games and all the minutes that he played and we are really happy at how he is ticking along.

“He will keep his feet firmly on the ground as will we, and we look forward to having him back in the group and preparing for the trip to Dingwall.

“We have had no conversations whatsoever with other clubs (regarding Miller’s future), not a single thing, contrary to what might be out there in the press and all the different rumours about clubs interested or coming to watch him.

“That may well be the case, but it won’t alter my thinking, and it certainly won’t affect Lennon.

“He is a player who has been brilliant and massively consistent for me over the last 18 months and he’s only 18, he has shown great maturity, worn the captain’s armband and that’s all we can control at this stage.”