Edwards as well as O'Neil Included in Wolverhampton Wanderers Head Coach Candidates

Football managers under consideration

Rob Edwards together with O'Neil both have past connections with Wolves

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Edwards and Gary O'Neil are two of the initial names under consideration to replace Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The previous coach was sacked on the weekend following the squad's ten-game winless start to the top-flight season.

And Edwards and O'Neil - both of who have historic associations to the club - are part of the names to be evaluated by the Wolves ownership.

Edwards is presently at Middlesbrough, which would create a potential obstacle to his appointment at Molineux.

Nevertheless the former Luton Town manager - who played more than 100 of games for the club during his playing career - is considered a strong contender for the vacancy.

The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys support from the club board as they start the search of hiring a new head coach.

Gary O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise contender, although he would be a shock choice considering he was sacked by Wolves in the previous winter.

The ex- West Ham midfielder is currently unemployed which means Wolves would not need to pay any compensation.

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