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

Outgoing Hull FC coach John Cartwright expressed his desire to remain in charge for the rest of the season, despite the club's decision not to renew his contract. Cartwright's side suffered a 24-14 defeat to St Helens in the Betfred Super League, but he received a warm reception from the home fans. The Australian coach revealed he felt 'betrayed and disrespected' by the club's decision and was still seeking clarity on the reasons behind it. Cartwright's future remains uncertain, with former England coach Steve McNamara reportedly lined up to replace him. The coach's emotional state was evident as he spoke about his players' reaction to the news, saying it had left him a 'blubbering mess.' Despite the off-field drama, Hull FC put up a strong fight against St Helens, leading 6 points at the interval before ultimately falling away. The visitors' late tries sealed the victory, leaving Cartwright to ponder his future and the team's prospects for the rest of the season.