Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Head Coach Candidates

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

Pereira was dismissed on Sunday following the squad's ten-game winless start to the Premier League season.

Furthermore both candidates - each of whom have historic links to the club - are part of the names to be considered by the club ownership.

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

Nevertheless the ex- Luton Town manager - who played more than 100 of appearances for the club during his playing career - is considered a leading candidate for the position.

The 42-year-old is said to have support from the club directors as they start the process of hiring a new manager.

Gary O'Neil is additionally emerging as a surprise candidate, although he would be a surprising appointment given he was released by the club in the previous winter.

The former West Ham player is currently unemployed meaning Wolves would not be required to pay any buyout fee.

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