John Cartwright set for Hull FC talks as he makes admission over short-term future
John Cartwright conceded his short-term future is out of his hands after Hull FC's emotional 24-14 defeat to St Helens.
Cartwright's situation overshadowed the MKM Stadium clash, with the Australian told recently that his time at the club was coming to an end.
The Hull boss is due to depart at the conclusion of the Super League season but there is growing speculation that he could leave sooner than planned after an impassioned response to his impending exit.
Asked whether he expected to see out the year, Cartwright replied: "I don't know. I've got a couple of meetings early next week and it will be a little bit clearer where we go from there.
"It's a difficult one. I certainly don't want to let that playing group down – but sometimes these things are not in your hands."
The home supporters made their feelings on the decision clear during the match, cheering when Cartwright's face appeared on the big screen and backing him during his post-match interview on Sky Sports.
"You don't expect that," added Cartwright. "It's not why you do the job but I think it says a lot about the people in the town.
"I was told before I got here that as long as the team goes out and has a crack the fans will get behind them – and they have.
"The results aren't showing it at the moment but they've got a team they can be proud of. I see enough good things ahead for this group.
"The most important thing now is the club. The club is made up of its fans so the most important thing now is that we all put the club at the very head of the list. That's what matters."