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. This revelation came ahead of his team's loss to St Helens in the Betfred Super League. Cartwright admitted feeling 'betrayed and disrespected' by the decision, which he claimed caught him by surprise. The 60-year-old Australian coach stated he still hasn't been given a clear reason for his dismissal. Despite the setback, Cartwright was cheered on by Hull's home fans during the 24-14 loss to St Helens, with supporters chanting his name towards the end of the match. The coach expressed his love for the team and his belief in their potential for a great year. The future of Cartwright remains uncertain, with the coach expecting more talks with Hull FC owner Andrew Thirkill. The team's performance was affected by the news of Cartwright's impending exit, but they showed resilience in the face of adversity. Hull FC initially led by six points at halftime but ultimately fell to the visiting St Helens team, who secured their win with late tries from Kyle Feldt and Harry Robertson.