Edwards and Gary O'Neil Included in Wolves Head Coach Candidates

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Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil are two of the initial names in the frame to replace Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolves.

Pereira was sacked on Sunday following the team's ten-game without a victory start to the Premier League season.

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

Edwards is presently at another club, which would pose a potential hurdle to his hiring at Molineux.

Nevertheless the ex- Luton head coach - who played more than 100 of games for the club during his time as a player - is considered a leading contender for the position.

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys support from the Wolves directors as they begin the process of appointing a fresh manager.

Gary O'Neil is additionally appearing as a unexpected candidate, although he would be a shock choice considering he was sacked by the club in December last year.

The ex- West Ham United player is currently unemployed which means the club would not be required to provide any buyout fee.

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