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 the job 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, but still wants to see out the season. The 60-year-old Australian was speaking ahead of his side's 24-14 defeat to St Helens, where he was cheered by home fans despite the loss. Cartwright has not been given a clear reason for his dismissal, but is expected to have further talks with Hull FC owner Andrew Thirkill. The coach was emotional when discussing his future, saying he 'honestly doesn't know' what will happen next. Cartwright's players reacted well to the news of his impending exit, with the team leading by six points at the interval before falling away. The defeat comes after a fractured build-up, including a day off from training as the news sunk in. Despite this, Cartwright was proud of the way his players applied themselves in the early stages, but ultimately fell to a strong St Helens side.