Hull FC Falls to St Helens as Outgoing Coach 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. Cartwright revealed he was left feeling 'betrayed and disrespected' by the decision, which he claims caught him by surprise. The 60-year-old Australian coach was emotional when discussing his future, stating that he loves the team and believes they have the potential for a fantastic year. Hull FC was defeated by St Helens with a score of 24-14 in the Betfred Super League match, with Cartwright's side leading by six points at the interval before falling away. The coach praised his players for their performance, saying they had reacted well to the news of his impending exit. Cartwright is set to meet with Hull FC owner Andrew Thirkill next week to discuss his future.