Hull FC Falls to St Helens as Coach John Cartwright Reveals Emotional Turmoil

Outgoing Hull FC coach John Cartwright expressed his desire to remain in the job until the end of the season, despite being left emotionally distraught by the club's recent decision not to renew his contract. Cartwright's side suffered a 24-14 defeat to St Helens in the Betfred Super League, but the Australian coach was cheered by the home fans, who even chanted his name during the match. Cartwright stated that he felt 'betrayed and disrespected' by the club's decision, and revealed that he had not been given a clear reason for his dismissal. He expressed his love for the team and his desire to see out the season, which still has several months to go. The coach's emotional state was evident as he spoke about the reactions of his players to the news of his impending exit, saying it had left him a 'blubbering mess.' Despite the challenges, Cartwright's side put up a strong fight against St Helens, leading by six points at the interval before ultimately falling away. The match was marked by a strong performance from the visitors, who capitalized on Hull's fractured build-up to secure a convincing victory.