Hull FC Falls to St Helens as Coach 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 the club's decision not to renew his contract. Cartwright's side lost 24-14 to St Helens in the Betfred Super League. The coach admitted feeling 'betrayed and disrespected' by the club's decision and had not been given a clear reason for his dismissal. Cartwright was cheered by Hull's home fans, who even chanted his name during the match. He expressed his love for the team and his desire to see out the season, which still has several months left. The coach's future remains uncertain, with meetings scheduled for the following week to discuss his position. Cartwright oversaw a significant improvement in the team's results, with 13 wins in 2025, and his players were emotional about his impending exit. The match saw Hull FC lead at the interval, but they fell away in the second half, with St Helens securing victory with late tries.