Hull FC Suffers Defeat to St Helens as Coach John Cartwright Reveals Emotional Turmoil

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 left him feeling 'betrayed and disrespected'. Cartwright's side suffered a 24-14 defeat to St Helens in the Betfred Super League, but he received support from the home fans, who cheered him on and chanted his name. The 60-year-old Australian coach stated that he had not been given a clear reason for his dismissal and was unsure about his future, with meetings scheduled for the following week to discuss his situation. Cartwright had overseen a significant improvement in the team's results since his arrival, and his players' reactions to the news of his impending exit had left him emotional. The match saw Hull FC lead by six points at the interval, but they fell away in the second half, with late tries from Kyle Feldt and Harry Robertson securing victory for St Helens.