Former Motherwell and Celtic striker Andy Walker has backed Stuart Kettlewell to land the manager's job at Fir Park on a permanent basis.
Kettlewell is understood to be the frontrunner for the gig, with former Blackpool boss Ian Holloway and ex-Peterborough boss Grant McCann also being under consideration.
The 38-year-old had been expected to be announced earlier this week as talks were held with the Fir Park hierarchy about him stepping up from his role as lead development manager.