We've earned respect but don't expect any favours - Cartwright

HULL HEAD COACH WARY OF THREAT POSED BY NEW SUPER LEAGUE TEAMS

- By DAN TOMLINSON

Hull FC head coach John Cartwright

(ALLAN MCKENZIE/ SWPIX.COM)

John Cartwright believes his Hull FC side earned back some 'respect' last season - but in doing so have perhaps lost the element of surprise.

A much-improved outfit, Hull proved to be a resilient, gritty, and competitive side no matter the result in 2025, a reality which was a welcome contrast to the soft underbelly reputation of years gone by.

However, that newfound reputation comes with its own warning, one Cartwright has already issued to his squad, albeit with two months still to go until the Super League opener against Bradford Bulls.