Cartwright Feels Betrayed Following Sudden Hull FC Exit Announcement

Former Hull FC head coach John Cartwright expressed feelings of betrayal and disrespect after the club announced his departure without providing an explanation. The 60-year-old Australian coach was informed that his services would no longer be needed at the end of the current Betfred Super League season, with the club invoking a six-month termination clause. Cartwright, who led the team to a seventh-place finish in the 2025 campaign, stated that he still has not received a reason for the decision and is awaiting a meeting with club officials to discuss the matter. Despite the unexpected turn of events, Cartwright has pledged to continue performing his duties and maintain his loyalty to the players. The club has already begun the process of finding a new coach for the 2027 season and currently sits ninth in the Super League standings with three wins and four losses from their first seven matches.