Edwards and O'Neil Included in Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Contenders

Football managers under consideration

Edwards and Gary O'Neil both have past links with Wolves

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Rob Edwards along with O'Neil represent the early candidates in the frame to replace Vitor Pereira as head coach of Wolves.

The previous coach was dismissed on the weekend following the team's ten-game winless beginning to the top-flight campaign.

And both candidates - each of whom have previous links to the club - are among the names to be evaluated by the club ownership.

Edwards is presently at Middlesbrough, which would create a possible obstacle to his hiring at Wolves' stadium.

Nevertheless the ex- Luton head coach - who played over a century of games for the club during his playing career - is considered a leading candidate for the position.

The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys backing from the Wolves board as they start the process of hiring a fresh manager.

O'Neil is additionally emerging as a surprise candidate, although he would be a shock choice considering he was sacked by the club in the previous winter.

The ex- West Ham midfielder is currently unemployed meaning the club would not be required to provide any compensation.

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