QPR manager Jim Magilton has vowed to clear his name after being suspended by the club following a high-profile bust-up with midfielder Akos Buzsaky.

Magilton (pictured) has been suspended by Rangers after allegations that he head-butted the Hungarian during the 3-1 defeat at Watford on Monday.

The 40-year-old insists he is looking forward to being reinstated following the club’s investigation.

The former Northern Ireland international said in a statement: “While passions can run high in football, especially after a poor performance, I categorically deny any allegation of wrong-doing following Monday’s fixture. I understand that the club has initiated an internal investigation, with which I will cooperate fully.

“This is an unfortunate situation and I look forward to resuming my responsibilities shortly.”

The club say a further announcement on assistant manager John Gorman and reserves manager Keith Ryan will be made “in due course” and have appointed youth team managers Steve Gallen and Marc Bircham as caretakers.

QPR said in a statement: “The club can confirm that youth team managerial duo Steve Gallen and Marc Bircham have been placed in temporary charge following the news that manager Jim Magilton has been suspended.

Magilton’s suspension comes after allegations that the Ulsterman reacted furiously to Buzsaky’s response when he asked whether he thought he was being bullied.

Magilton allegedly head-butted him before Patrick Agyemang stepped in to intervene, condemning Magilton for the attack while Buzsaky stormed out of the dressing room.

The 40-year-old became the second manager this week to become embroiled in a high-profile clash with a player, after Stoke manager Tony Pulis’ allegedly head-butted James Beattie following the defeat by Arsenal at the weekend.