Adkins was appointed caretaker manager by Scunthorpe United chairman Steve Wharton in November 2006, following the departure of the previous manager, Brian Laws. After his spell as caretaker, he was appointed as permanent manager on 7 December 2006.
Adkins was named caretaker manager by Scunthorpe United chairman Steve Wharton in November 2006, following the departure of the previous manager, Brian Laws. After his caretaking period, he became the permanent manager on December 7, 2006.