Cartwright's 'close' verdict as FC set sights on season first

HEAD COACH PREVIEWS FC'S HOME CLASH AGAINST WAKEFIELD TRINITY

- By DAN TOMLINSON

John Cartwright believes Hull FC's elusive home win this season is "close", with his side throwing everything into ensuring they are physically and mentally prepared for today's clash with Wakefield Trinity.

The head coach, aware of the importance of the contest, has focused on preparation at training, with Hull undergoing a short turnaround, well aware of their fix-ups going into what is another big Super League clash.

But they also know that if they add some polish to their effort and hard work beliefs, completing sets and playing on their terms, then they will have a genuine chance of winning games, with the final third and business end of the season drawing near.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Cartwright said: "Everything is being thrown into getting that elusive home win. I feel it's close.

"There is certainly no lack of effort in the players, and we're not playing any different from what we were. Sometimes we think too much about it.