Hull FC Exit Leaves Cartwright Feeling 'Betrayed and Disrespected'

Former Hull FC head coach John Cartwright expressed his disappointment and sense of betrayal after the club confirmed his departure without providing an explanation. Cartwright's exit was announced on April 7, with the club citing the end of his current contract and the exercise of a six-month termination clause. Despite his efforts to seek clarification, Cartwright remains in the dark about the reasons behind the decision. In a recent interview, he stated, 'I probably feel a little bit betrayed and disrespected,' and emphasized his commitment to fulfilling his duties until the end of his contract. Cartwright had led the team to a seventh-placed finish in the 2025 campaign, the club's highest finish since 2020. With the search for a new coach already underway, Hull FC currently sits ninth in the Super League standings.