Nuno Espirito Santo has denied suggestions that he disrespected Neil Warnock in the immediate aftermath of Wolverhampton Wanderers' 1-0 win over Cardiff City.

Warnock slammed his opposite number for failing to shake his hand at full time, as the visitors' coaching staff instead charged onto the field to celebrate a victory that moves them a giant step closer to the Premier League.

The Cardiff boss suggested that Nuno's actions were 'disgraceful', even after the Portuguese attempted to apologise in his TV interview shortly after the match.

Speaking to reporters at his post-match presser, Nuno reiterated that he did not mean to cause any offence when celebrating with his players close to the touchline.

"I'm very proud of what I'm doing and I want to be a gentleman to all of the other managers," he said. "I'm sorry and I hope Neil understands. It is difficult to control your emotions.

"I've had a chance to say it and again I say it, 'I'm sorry'. I hope Neil understands, I tried to tell him but it's very difficult to control your emotions when you get two penalties saved in the final minute.

"It's nothing to do with manners. I've been involved in football for many years. In Britain we have these habits and I will try to avoid [breaking them] but last season I was coaching in Champions League. The Champions League. And I'm very proud of coaching in the Championship but nobody can doubt my education, nobody can doubt about me being respectful.

"I said sorry and if [Warnock] wants to attend in my office, I will say these exact words 'I'm sorry Neil'. But I came to Britain, I must adapt but don't ever say I'm not a respectful person."

Wolves, now 14 points clear of third-placed Fulham after playing a game more, return to action on Wednesday night with a home match against Derby County.