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

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 and had not been given a clear reason for his dismissal. The club's fans showed their support for Cartwright, cheering him on during their 24-14 loss to St Helens. Cartwright had been with the team since 2024 and oversaw a significant improvement in results, with the team's win total rising to 13 in 2025. The coach's emotional response to the news of his impending exit had left him a 'blubbering mess', but he praised his players for their professionalism in the face of uncertainty. The team led by six points at the interval but ultimately fell to a strong St Helens side, with late tries from Kyle Feldt and Harry Robertson securing the visitors' victory.