INJURED skipper Paul Caddis is determined to play his part in helping the Swindon squad get over their Wembley heartbreak and focus on winning the League Two title.

The 23-year-old missed out on the chance to lead his side out for the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final on Sunday after failing to shrug off the ankle injury he suffered against Dagenham, and Caddis was left sitting in the stands thinking about what might have been as he watched his side lose 2-0 to Chesterfield.

The Scot is now fighting to be fit for Town’s home clash with Bristol Rovers on Saturday, and regardless of whether he recovers in time, he is determined to help pick his squad up from their Wembley defeat.

“I knew on Friday that I wasn’t going to be fit, and obviously that was very disappointing because it is the sort of game you dream of being involved in, and you dream of leading the team out,” he said.

“But I am even more disappointed for the lads because we did not get what we deserved.

“Obviously as captain I have to play an important role now and we need to pick ourselves up and ensure we bounce back very quickly, and our target now is to win this league which I know we will do.

“Paolo told us all after the game that we have done well up until now and that we have to keep going, and we will make sure we do that.

“We have a lot of experienced players in the squad and I think we will be okay, the final was an added extra that wasn’t to be, but we are clear at the top of the league and that is our target now.”

Despite not being involved on the pitch at Wembley, Caddis was in the dressing room at the end of the game, and insisted the Town players could feel the pain of the 30,000 travelling Town fans at the final whistle.

“The biggest feeling is one of disappointment as you can expect because we were beaten in a cup final, and it was one we really wanted to win having done well in the competition this season,” he said.

“The fans were brilliant and travelled in real numbers to support the team and they were very loud which was great for us.

“The players feel the fans’ pain and we will try to bounce back as quickly as we can.

“It is easy for me to say though given that I was not involved, and I feel for the boys because it is never easy to lose such an important game.”