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

Outgoing 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, which he claimed left him feeling 'betrayed and disrespected'. The announcement was made last week, and Cartwright has since been in discussions with the club's owner, Andrew Thirkill, but a clear reason for his dismissal has not been provided. Cartwright's side suffered a 24-14 defeat to St Helens, but he received support from the home fans, who chanted his name during the match. The coach stated that he loves the team and believes they have the potential for a great year, and he hopes to see out the season. Cartwright's future remains uncertain, with meetings scheduled for the following week to discuss his position. The team's performance was affected by the news of Cartwright's impending exit, but they showed resilience in the early stages of the match. However, St Helens' strong second-half performance secured their victory, with late tries from Kyle Feldt and Harry Robertson.