Hull FC Falls to St Helens as Outgoing Coach Cartwright Expresses Desire to Stay On

Outgoing Hull FC coach John Cartwright expressed his desire to remain in charge until the end of the season, despite the club's recent decision not to renew his contract, which left him feeling 'betrayed and disrespected'. The announcement came as a surprise to the 60-year-old Australian, who was cheered by Hull's home fans during their 24-14 Super League loss to St Helens. Cartwright stated that he had not been given a clear reason for his dismissal and was unsure about his future, with meetings scheduled for the following week to discuss the matter further. The team's performance was affected by the news, but they initially led by six points at the interval before falling away, with late tries from Kyle Feldt and Harry Robertson securing victory for St Helens. Cartwright praised his players' efforts, saying their reactions to the news had left him emotional, and he hoped to 'clear the air' in upcoming meetings with Hull FC owner Andrew Thirkill.