Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Contenders

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Edwards along with O'Neil represent the initial candidates in the frame to replace Vitor Pereira as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Pereira was dismissed on the weekend after the squad's ten-game without a victory beginning to the top-flight campaign.

Furthermore both candidates - each of whom have historic links to the team - are among the options to be evaluated by the Wolves leadership.

The manager is presently at another club, which would pose a possible obstacle to his hiring at Molineux.

Nevertheless the former Luton Town head coach - who played over a century of appearances for the club during his playing career - is said to be a leading contender for the position.

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys backing from the Wolves board as they begin the search of appointing a fresh manager.

O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise contender, even though he would be a shock appointment given he was released by Wolves in the previous winter.

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

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