Rob Edwards and O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Head Coach Contenders

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Edwards and Gary O'Neil represent the early names under consideration to succeed Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The previous coach was dismissed on the weekend following the squad's 10-match winless beginning to the Premier League campaign.

And both candidates - each of whom have historic links to the club - are part of the options to be evaluated by the club ownership.

The manager is currently at Middlesbrough, which would create a possible obstacle to his appointment at Wolves' stadium.

However the ex- Luton Town manager - who played over a century of appearances for the club during his playing career - is considered a strong candidate for the vacancy.

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys backing from the club directors as they begin the search of hiring a fresh manager.

O'Neil is also emerging as a surprise contender, even though he would be a shock choice considering he was released by the club in December last year.

The former West Ham United midfielder is currently unemployed meaning Wolves would not need to pay any buyout fee.

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