Hull FC Suffers Defeat to St Helens as Coach John Cartwright Opens Up About His Emotional State

Outgoing Hull FC coach John Cartwright expressed his desire to stay on 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 lost 24-14 to St Helens in the Betfred Super League, but he received support from the home fans, who even chanted his name during the match. The 60-year-old Australian coach revealed that he had not been given a clear reason for his dismissal and was still unsure about his future. Cartwright had previously stated that the reactions of his players to the news of his impending exit had left him a 'blubbering mess'. Despite the challenges, Cartwright's team showed a strong performance in the early stages, but ultimately fell to a revived St Helens side. The visitors came back from a six-point deficit at halftime to secure a 24-14 victory, with late tries from Kyle Feldt and Harry Robertson sealing the win.