Hull FC Falls to St Helens as Coach Cartwright Expresses Desire to Remain

Outgoing Hull FC coach John Cartwright expressed his desire to stay on as coach until the end of the season, despite 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 decision. Cartwright's side lost 24-14 to St Helens, but he received support from the home fans, who chanted his name during the match. The coach stated that he had not been given a clear reason for his dismissal and is scheduled to have further meetings with the club's owner, Andrew Thirkill. Cartwright's emotional response to the news was evident, and he admitted that his players' reactions had left him a 'blubbering mess.' The team's performance was affected by the news, with a fractured build-up to the game, but they still managed to lead at the interval before falling away. The loss was confirmed with late tries from Kyle Feldt and Harry Robertson, securing victory for St Helens.