Hull FC's CEO, Richie Myler, has addressed the club's decision to part ways with head coach John Cartwright, citing the opportunity to appoint Steve McNamara as his replacement in 2027. Myler revealed that he had a face-to-face conversation with Cartwright, informing him of the club's intention to go in a different direction from 2027.
Despite Cartwright's claims of feeling "betrayed" and "disrespected", Myler maintains that the club's intention was to be honest with him and offer support for the remainder of the 2026 season. The CEO acknowledged that the timing of the decision was influenced by the availability of McNamara, who was still under contract with Warrington, and the volatile Super League coaching market. Myler expressed his desire to provide clarity on the situation and rejected claims that Cartwright was informed of the decision via email, instead pointing to a meeting in Cartwright's office.