Adkins slams defence.

Last updated : 18 January 2009 By aussiekeeper.
Iron slipped to defeat with a last gasp goal from Daniel O'Donnell but the Iron also squandered a penalty in the first half with Paul Hayes putting his shot well wide of the mark.

The former physio of Scunthorpe told www.sportscunthorpe.co.uk "You cannot condone our defending for the winning goal" he groaned.

"From the free-kick, we had several players with the back to the ball.

"There was sup[posed to be a player in the near post area, but when we freeze the frame there is no-one there.

"That was one person's responsibility and they've not done it.

"Is that fatigue, or naievety? I don't know. But top and bottom, it has cost us the game of football.

"The goals we conceded were down to mental attitude and mindset of players. They've been beaten by that."