Deflated Ireland boss Stephen Kenny admitted he had to accept criticism as Ireland's hopes of automatic qualification for Euro 2024 went up in smoke in Athens.
The Republic's hopes of challenging for a top two group finish ended with a damaging defeat to Greece - courtesy of Giorgos Masouras' 48th strike that secured a 2-1 victory for Gus Poyet's side.
Kenny also saw Matt Doherty red carded moments before the final whistle, ruling him out of Monday's qualifier against Gibraltar at the Aviva Stadium and the September clash away to France.