New Hull FC owners will bring success – Cartwright

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Hull FC’s new owners Andrew Thirkill and David Hood will transform the club and bring success in time, boss John Cartwright has said.

The pair took over from Adam Pearson in December after a poor season in which the Airlie Birds finished second from bottom of Super League.

Cartwright, formerly coach of NRL side Gold Coast Titans, has also arrived during a much-changed winter at the club.

“Everything they touch they’re not used to not having success. The same goes for this footy club,” Cartwright told BBC Radio Humberside.

“The very pleasing thing, and the thing Hull FC fans can look forward to, is success because these fellas are in it for the long haul.

“That means we’re going to get success. I’d love to say that’s going to be right now, but success will come – it’s just a matter of when.”

The Black and Whites endured a dismal season in 2024, winning just three of their 27 Super League matches.

Among other changes at the club in the off-season, director of rugby Richie Myler has taken over as chief executive and will oversee matters on and off the field.

“They [Thirkill and Hood] are hands-on in the business. It’s been a bit of a whirlwind for them. They’ve taken over a club in a pretty short space of time,” Cartwright added.

“I know they’ve worked with every section of the club. They’re working on making all of those sections better. Football-wise will probably be the last place they come to.

“They’ve let Richie and myself stay in control of that, but they’ve also let me know they’re only a phone call away.”

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