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 remain in charge until the end of the season, despite the club's decision not to renew his contract, which he claimed 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 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 coming to terms with the decision. Cartwright said he had spoken with Hull FC owner Andrew Thirkill and expected further talks to take place. He also praised his players, saying their reactions to the news of his impending exit had left him emotional. The defeat to St Helens was a setback for Hull FC, who had led by six points at the interval but fell away in the second half. Despite the loss, Cartwright was proud of his team's performance, particularly in the early stages of the match.