Karanka criticism a 'lost in translation' moment

Britain Football Soccer - Manchester United v Middlesbrough - Premier League - Old Trafford - 31/12/16 Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka looks dejected after the game Action Images via Reuters / Jason Cairnduff Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka has been urged to "smoke the peace pipe" with fans after criticising their attitude in a stinging 3-1 home Premier League defeat by West Ham United.

The Spaniard described the atmosphere at the Riverside on Saturday as "awful" and said his players deserved more respect from supporters as Boro slid ever closer to the relegation zone.