Cartwright Feels Betrayed After Sudden Hull FC Exit

Former Hull FC head coach John Cartwright expressed feelings of betrayal and disrespect following his abrupt exit from the club. The announcement was made on April 7, stating that Cartwright would be leaving at the end of the current Betfred Super League season, but he claims he was not provided with an explanation. In an interview, Cartwright revealed that he was informed the club had decided to part ways, exercising a six-month termination clause, but was not given a reason. Despite the circumstances, Cartwright has committed to fulfilling his duties and maintaining his bond with the players. He took over as head coach at the start of the 2025 campaign, leading the team to a seventh-placed finish, their highest since 2020. The club has begun the process of finding a new coach for the 2027 season and currently sits ninth in Super League with three wins and four defeats from their first seven matches.