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

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, which he claims caught him by surprise. The 60-year-old Australian coach was emotional as he spoke about the reaction of his players to the news, saying it left him a 'blubbering mess.' Hull FC suffered a 24-14 defeat to St Helens, but Cartwright was cheered by the home fans, who even chanted his name during the match. Cartwright has not been given a clear reason for his dismissal and is expected to meet with club owner Andrew Thirkill again next week to discuss his future. The coach oversaw a significant improvement in results during his time at the club, with the team's win total rising to 13 in 2025. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, Cartwright remains committed to the team and is determined to see out the season.