Hull FC Falls to St Helens as Coach Cartwright Expresses Desire to Stay On

Outgoing Hull FC coach John Cartwright expressed his desire to remain in the job until the end of the season, despite being left emotional by the club's decision not to renew his contract. Cartwright's side suffered a 24-14 defeat to St Helens in the Betfred Super League. The coach, who was given a warm reception by the home fans, stated that he still hasn't been given a clear reason for his dismissal and is scheduled to have further meetings with the club's owner. Cartwright took over on a two-year deal after the 2024 season and oversaw a significant improvement in results, with the team's win total rising to 13 in 2025. The coach's emotional response to the news of his impending exit was evident, as he described himself as a 'blubbering mess' after speaking with his players. Despite the challenges, Cartwright's side led by six points at the interval but ultimately fell away, with late tries from Kyle Feldt and Harry Robertson securing victory for St Helens.