Following a string of five consecutive Super League defeats, Luke Robinson was let go from his position at the Accu Stadium in late March. Since then, Liam Finn has taken over as interim head coach and has expressed interest in the role on a permanent basis. Huddersfield's director of rugby, Andy Kelly, revealed that Cartwright, who stepped down as Hull FC head coach, is also being considered.
Kelly stated that the club is meticulously reviewing a list of potential coaches and that Cartwright is one of them. Kelly believes Cartwright needs time to reassess his options and that the club will conduct thorough research before making a decision. The Giants are currently third from bottom in the Super League standings, with only two wins in eight games, and Kelly emphasized the importance of finding the right coach to lead the team forward. He is looking for a coach with a clear vision for the team's future and the ability to understand the club's significance in the community.
The recruitment process has been slowed down by the need to align the club's player recruitment strategy with potential coaching appointments. Kelly explained that the club wants to ensure that the new coach is comfortable with the players they are looking to recruit, and that the coach will have a say in recruitment decisions.
The announcement of the new head coach will be made once the club has finalized its decision.