What will John Cartwright’s Hull FC look like?
“They’ll be fit, they’ll be hungry and they’ll be enjoying their footy. If we can get those three things happening, that’ll be an improvement from the word go.
“The pre-season is the time where you can get most of your improvement out of the squad, that’s what I’ve found in my time in coaching.
“I’m not sure what the boys are used to, but one thing I can guarantee Hull FC fans is a fit and hungry team for 2025.”



Not many coaches in any sport have the ability to deliver exactly what they said they would in such a prompt and accurate way. JC is straight out of the top drawer. This is the first time in years I actually believe things are on the up.


A superb win in yet another difficult game. We just need to keep players fit and start better now.

Very good second row is Cartwright and it shows how much we miss him when is out injured
The club has a huge dilemma with him being off contract end of the season as it looks like he his going to be a player who plays three or four games then is out injured for three or four games.
Is that regular injury concern enough not to extend his contract?
As i said huge dilemma for the club and his dad as coach as Cartwright is a quality second row when on the field

Fash played well also at Wigan with some great defence
All clubs needs players like Fash who are back ups when needed

I'd take half a season of cartwright junior every year if it means his old man sticking around

Of course everyone has an opinion but some can be quite offensive and Trumpesque. Eg he’s stealing a wage or he’s useless. Even last season I didn’t think that of any player and if I did it would be bloody tactless to say it. I guess you’re not in the diplomatic corps. I think these forums can be interpreted as venues where common courtesies are not required. There’s criticism and there’s abuse -thankfully the latter is rareNow that’s off my chest I’ll feel better. A few defeats and Cartwright will suddenly be the worst coach in the world.
Any road nice to see some generous comments about Fash. He has withstood last seasons wrath and proved his worth. I hope this continues for Chamberlain and Moy can sustain his confidence despite a couple of errors last night. I think the combination of the experienced players and the youth has been more fruitful than I expected. More praise to Myler. Shall we be nice to Grix too who copped a bit last season? He’s still part of the staff and part of the resurgence.
Looking forward to the Cas game and again to marvel at the athleticism and bravery of those who choose this sport as their profession to entertain us.

Fook me, I wish I lived in your soft, fluffy world