Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington is no closer to finding out whether he will remain in the job at the end of the current campaign after watching his side slump to another disappointing defeat against Estonia.
Having lost 4-1 in Tallinn last month, Worthington's side were out for revenge at Windsor Park but surrendered the lead to lose 2-1 as their hopes of securing an unlikely Euro 2012 play-off place were finally extinguished.
Worthington, who has been in charge since Lawrie Sanchez's departure in 2007, is out of contract at the end of the year and saw fans call for his head for the second game in a row.
But, with a trip to Group C winners Italy on Tuesday to prepare for, he remains stoic about his position.
'The fans are as frustrated and disappointed as I am,' he said.
'That's the game and I've been in football long enough to get on with it. There's no excuses, no hiding places.
'I haven't got a clue (about the future). That's the million dollar question.
'A win is what myself and the players wanted. What other people make decisions about is up to them. I'm employed until December 31 and I've enjoyed the role.
'I'm working with a great group of players and you try and make the most of that group. I think over the course of this campaign we have.'
Worthington's side went ahead in the first half when stand-in captain Steven Davis bundled home Kyle Lafferty's parried cross and endured plenty of pressure before Craig Cathcart conceded a penalty in the 77th minute.
Konstantin Vassiljev won and converted the spot-kick but his winner, which followed seven minutes later, was a matter of serious dispute.
The finish was sublime, a rocket from 30 yards, but a linesman's flag was raised in the build-up and the hosts felt the goal should have been chalked off.
Worthington was no less incensed than his team.
'It's difficult to take, it's frustrating, it's disappointing,' said Worthington.
'My reaction was no different to that of the players. I saw the flag go up, turned round to get a drink of water and all of a sudden the ball has hit back of the net.
'There's no point in having people there to help the referee if you're not going to take any notice of them.
'But I'm not one to moan about anybody. Everyone can make their own opinions about the referee.'
Worthington was seen in conversation with the fourth official as his players protested against the 84th-minute strike, but he was unable to glean anything helpful from the exchange.
'He was as dumbfounded as I was, but it isn't going to change now so we move on,' said Worthington.
