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

Outgoing Hull FC coach John Cartwright expressed his desire to remain in the job until the end of the season, despite the club's recent decision not to renew his contract. Cartwright's side suffered a 24-14 defeat to St Helens in the Betfred Super League. The Australian coach revealed he felt 'betrayed and disrespected' by the club's decision, which he claimed caught him by surprise. Cartwright was greeted with cheers from Hull's home fans, who even chanted his name during the match. He stated that he had not been given a clear reason for his dismissal and expressed his love for the team, believing they have the potential for a fantastic year. Cartwright's emotional response to the situation was evident, as he described himself as a 'blubbering mess' after speaking with his players about his impending exit. The match saw Hull FC lead by six points at the interval, but they ultimately fell away, with St Helens securing victory with late tries. Despite the defeat, Cartwright praised his players' performance, particularly in the early stages of the game.