Hull FC Exit Leaves Cartwright Feeling Betrayed

Former Hull FC head coach John Cartwright has expressed feelings of betrayal and disrespect following his abrupt exit from the club. Cartwright's departure was announced by Hull FC on April 7, with the decision coming as a shock to the 60-year-old Australian. Despite the announcement, Cartwright claims he has yet to receive an explanation for the decision. In a statement to reporters, Cartwright revealed that the club had chosen to exercise a six-month termination clause, ending his tenure at the conclusion of his current contract. Cartwright had been at the helm since the start of the 2025 season, leading the team to a seventh-place 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 the Super League standings. Cartwright has pledged to continue performing his duties and maintain his loyalty to the players, despite the circumstances surrounding his exit.