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 being left emotionally distraught by the club's decision not to renew his contract. The announcement was made last week, and Cartwright revealed he felt 'betrayed and disrespected' by the move, which is reportedly set to see former England and Catalans Dragons head coach Steve McNamara take over. Cartwright's side suffered a 24-14 defeat to St Helens, but the coach was cheered by home fans, who even chanted his name during the match. Speaking ahead of the game, Cartwright stated he had not been given a clear reason for his dismissal and expressed a desire to see out the season. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, Cartwright praised the bond between him and his players, saying it had left him a 'blubbering mess' when they reacted to the news of his impending exit. The match saw Hull FC lead by six points at the interval before falling away, with late tries from Kyle Feldt and Harry Robertson securing victory for St Helens. The defeat follows a fractured build-up, including a day off from training, but Cartwright was proud of his players' performance in the early stages. The loss marks a setback for Hull FC, who will look to regroup and move forward under Cartwright's continued leadership, at least for the time being.