Apologetic Aitor Karanka says he is ready to explain his actions after being charged with improper conduct following his sending off against Blackburn.
The Boro boss has until 6pm this Friday, December 5 to respond to the FA charge and Karanka has admitted he made a mistake amid the drama of the controversial finish at the Riverside on Saturday.
"It was my first sending off," Karanka told the club's website.
"Again I want to apologise because I know I made a mistake.
"I knew one second later that I made a mistake, but you saw my feelings. I was living the game 150% and I want to apologise."
Karanka and his coaching staff felt that Blackburn's last gasp equaliser against Boro should have been disallowed for what appeared to be a clear foul on keeper Dimi Konstantopoulos.
The head coach reiterated his opinion that the goal should have stood after the game but apologised for his actions.
"I said after the game that our crowd didn't deserve my conduct, and apologised ," he added.
"After the game a member of my staff apologised to the fourth official and the referee also.
"This is my first time, but I am ready to explain my position. I've read a lot of things that aren't true."
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