Adkins: Next time we'll win
Last updated : 06 April 2009 By Luke Thornhill
United lost 3-2 to Luton Town after extra-time in London, with Adkins feeling that all three goals conceded were preventable.
The winning goal five minutes into extra-time, in particular, was a result of a horrible mix-up between the left-back Marcus Williams and goalkeeper Joe Murphy.
"The story of our season has been giving away poor goals, and we gave away three," said Adkins.
"We have not performed to the levels we would have liked to have done. Credit to Luton, I congratulate Mick Harford and his team, but we have to learn from this negative experience and use it in a positive way.
"I made sure they will remember this because it's not nice. There are a few tears becaause we have lost a cup final.
"It's disappointing but we've got a very young group of players and they will learn about themselves. We've got to utilise this experience now.
"We will draw a line under it and make sure we come back to Wembley in the play-off final. And make sure we win."
The League One play-off final will be held at Wembley on Saturday May 24.
Scunthorpe are sixth in the table, occupying the final play-off position, with two games in hand on the two teams immediately below them.
