Freiburg coach Christian Streich had to break off a TV interview in tears ahead of his final match in charge on Saturday, but he was annoyed rather than emotional after losing 2-1 at Union Berlin later on.
The last-gasp defeat meant Freiburg missed out on Europe having qualified the last two seasons. Since he announced he was leaving after taking over the modest club in 2012, Freiburg have won just two of eight games.
"The fact that we haven't won a game in the last few weeks is unbelievable. I have to take the blame for that," Streich told reporters.
Earlier he had broken down crying when talking about all the messages he has received ahead of the Bundesliga finale.
"I am very touched," he told Sky.
When asked what he would miss most, he added "the people" before handing back his microphone in tears.
Union supporters nearby even applauded the well-respected 58-year-old, who said this week he would not rule out one day returning to the only club he has ever worked at as a coach.
