Hull FC Exit Leaves Cartwright Feeling Betrayed

Former Hull FC head coach John Cartwright has expressed his disappointment and sense of betrayal following the confirmation of his departure from the club. Cartwright, who will be leaving at the end of the current Betfred Super League season, claims he was not provided with an explanation for the decision. The 60-year-old Australian coach was informed of the club's intention to part ways with him, with a six-month termination clause being exercised, but no reason was given. Cartwright took over as head coach at the start of the 2025 campaign and led the team to a seventh-placed finish, their highest since 2020. Despite the surprise announcement, Cartwright has pledged to continue performing his duties and maintaining his loyalty to the players. The club has already begun the process of finding a new coach for the 2027 season, with the team currently sitting ninth in the Super League standings after three wins and four defeats from their first seven matches.