Rob Edwards as well as Gary O'Neil Included in Wolves Managerial Contenders

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

Pereira was sacked on the weekend after the squad's 10-match winless beginning to the Premier League campaign.

And Edwards and O'Neil - each of whom have previous links to the team - are part of the options to be evaluated by the Wolves ownership.

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

Nevertheless the former Luton Town head coach - who played over a century of appearances for Wolves during his time as a player - is considered a leading candidate for the vacancy.

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

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

The former West Ham United midfielder is out of work meaning the club would not be required to pay any compensation.

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