Hull FC coach John Cartwright expressed his desire to remain in the job until the end of the season despite the club's decision not to renew his contract. Cartwright revealed he was left feeling 'betrayed and disrespected' by the decision and had still not been given a clear reason for his dismissal. The club's fans showed their support for Cartwright, cheering him on despite the team's 24-14 defeat to St Helens.
Cartwright has been in charge since the 2024 season and oversaw a significant improvement in results last year. He is set to meet with the club's owner, Andrew Thirkill, to discuss his future and has not ruled out the possibility of staying on until the end of the season.
The defeat to St Helens was a setback for Hull FC, who had led by six points at the interval but were unable to hold on. The team's players had reacted well to the news of Cartwright's impending exit, with the coach praising their professionalism and dedication.