Rob Edwards as well as O'Neil Included in Wolves Managerial Candidates

Football managers under consideration

Edwards together with Gary O'Neil both have previous connections with the club

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Rob Edwards and O'Neil represent the initial names under consideration to succeed Vitor Pereira as head coach of Wolves.

The previous coach was sacked on Sunday after the squad's ten-game without a victory beginning to the Premier League campaign.

And Edwards and O'Neil - each of whom have historic associations to the club - are part of the options to be considered by the club ownership.

Edwards is presently at Middlesbrough, which would pose a potential obstacle to his appointment at Wolves' stadium.

However the ex- Luton manager - who made over a century of appearances for Wolves during his time as a player - is said to be a leading contender for the vacancy.

The 42-year-old is said to have support from the club board as they begin the process of hiring a new head coach.

Gary O'Neil is additionally emerging as a unexpected contender, even though he would be a shock choice considering he was released by the club in the previous winter.

The ex- West Ham player is out of work which means the club would not need to pay any buyout fee.

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