Johnson: We will come back stronger

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The Robins had a great early chance when striker Dele Adebola was played in by Marvin Elliott but he mishit his shot before Dean Windass sealed promotion for the Tigers with a stunning volley.

Johnson said: "It's not the time for any recriminations. I have told my players that they are so close to being Premier League players at a Premier League club because there was not a lot in the match."

He added: "It wasn't the best of games but all finals are like that and it was won by a quality goal by a very experienced player.

"We just needed something to fall for us. We will have our grieving time now over the next three or four weeks and we will come back that one or two percent better."

Johnson stayed out with his players to watch Hull captain Ian Ashbee lift the trophy and believes that his side can learn from the experience and return as contenders next season.

He said: "This side on the day were as good as the opposition but Hull got over the finishing line and we wish them well in the Premier League.

"We have only been in the Championship for one season so we will enjoy it again next year and not see it as a chore.

"We stayed out there and watched the presentation because we believe that we will come back again.

"I remember sat on the pitch with my Yeovil side watching Southend celebrate their promotion and they were strong enough to fight back and go up and I believe that we can do the same here."