Cartwright Feels Betrayed by Hull FC Following Sudden Departure Announcement

Hull FC's head coach, John Cartwright, has expressed feelings of betrayal and disrespect after the club announced his departure without providing an explanation. The 60-year-old Australian coach was informed that his services would no longer be required at the end of the current Betfred Super League season, with the club choosing to exercise a six-month termination clause. Cartwright, who took the reins at the start of the 2025 campaign and led the team to a seventh-place finish, their best since 2020, is still seeking answers. Despite the unexpected turn of events, Cartwright has vowed to maintain his professionalism and continue performing his duties. The club has already begun the process of finding a new coach for the 2027 season, with Cartwright's current contract set to expire. With three wins and four defeats from their first seven matches, Hull FC currently sits ninth in the Super League standings.