Cartwright Feelings of Betrayal and Disrespect Following Hull FC Departure

Former Hull FC head coach John Cartwright expressed feelings of betrayal and disrespect after the club announced his departure without providing an explanation. The decision, revealed on April 7, stated that Cartwright would leave at the end of the current Betfred Super League season, with the club invoking a six-month termination clause. Cartwright, who was caught off guard by the news, has yet to receive a reason for the decision and is expecting a meeting to discuss the matter. Despite the circumstances, Cartwright remains committed to his job and the players, emphasizing the importance of his bond with the team. The 60-year-old Australian coach had been with Hull FC since the start of the 2025 campaign, leading the team to a seventh-place finish, their highest since 2020. The club has begun the process of finding a new coach for the 2027 season and currently sits ninth in the Super League standings.