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

Hull FC coach John Cartwright has revealed his desire to stay on as coach until the end of the season, despite the club's decision not to renew his contract. Cartwright's side lost 24-14 to St Helens, but he was cheered by the home fans and expressed his love for the team and his desire to see out the season. The coach was left emotional after the match, stating he was a 'blubbering mess' after speaking with his players about his impending exit. Cartwright has had discussions with Hull FC owner Andrew Thirkill and is set to meet with him again to discuss his future. The coach 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 loss to St Helens was a setback, but Cartwright was proud of his players' performance, particularly in the early stages. The match saw Hull FC lead by six points at the interval, but they fell away in the second half, with late tries from Kyle Feldt and Harry Robertson securing victory for St Helens.