Hull FC Falls to St Helens as Coach John Cartwright Expresses Desire to Remain

Outgoing Hull FC coach John Cartwright expressed his desire to stay on as coach until the end of the season, despite the club's decision not to renew his contract. This came ahead of his side's defeat to St Helens in the Betfred Super League. Cartwright had been left feeling 'betrayed and disrespected' by the decision and stated he still hasn't been given a clear reason for his dismissal. Despite this, he was cheered on by Hull's home fans during the 24-14 loss. Cartwright mentioned that he loves the team and believes they have the potential for a fantastic year. He also spoke about the emotional impact of the news on him and his players, saying it left him a 'blubbering mess'. The match saw Hull lead at the interval before St Helens came back to win, with late tries from Kyle Feldt and Harry Robertson securing the victory for the visitors.