Mehmed Bazdarevic chose not to go down the Jogi Löw route too much after seeing his side fail to qualify for Euro 2016. The German boss famously took a swipe at Ireland's tactics after our 1-0 win in October but Bazdarevic was significantly more diplomatic in terms of Ireland's play. You probably can't say that about his feelings on Björn Kuipers.
The Bosnia coach was asked about that handball decision that firmly tipped the game in Ireland's favour and he did the worst possible of job of not criticising the referee.
I don’t want to speak too much about that because it could have consequences, but the referee had a terrible night. He was the worst on the pitch.
To be fair to him, he does have a bit to complain about in relation to that handball. We'd be seething if that was given against us but, at the same time, has anyone in the past year deserved to be sent off as much as Emir Spahic?
Nevertheless, Bazdarevic continued;
First of all, it’s very hard to speak about this because because we are aware of what we have lost in these two matches. The team did very well and had more opportunities. We tried to answer the Irish players with the correct mind of an aggressive game and we did our best.
I’m very disappointed about the game. We lost and unfortunately, it’s very hard for me to speak about it. I feel sorry for the supporters that we are not going to France.
We can't say we blame him for having a go at the referee, we're just delighted it's not us picking up the pieces of a failed campaign.
