Hull FC Exit Leaves Cartwright Feeling Betrayed

Former Hull FC head coach John Cartwright expressed his feelings of betrayal and disrespect after the club confirmed his departure without providing an explanation. The announcement, made on April 7, stated that Cartwright would be leaving at the end of the current Betfred Super League season. In an interview, Cartwright revealed that he was surprised by the decision and had not received any reasoning behind it. Despite the circumstances, Cartwright has vowed to continue performing his duties and maintain his loyalty to the players. The club has initiated the process of finding a new coach for the 2027 season, with Cartwright's tenure set to end soon. Cartwright had led the team to a seventh-placed finish in the previous season, their highest since 2020. Currently, Hull FC sits ninth in the Super League standings with three wins and four defeats from their first seven matches.