Edwards as well as O'Neil Included in Wolves Managerial Candidates

Football managers under consideration — Rob Edwards and O'Neil each possess past links with Wolves

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Rob Edwards along with Gary O'Neil represent the early candidates in the frame to succeed Vitor Pereira as head coach of Wolves.

The previous coach was dismissed on Sunday after the team's 10-match without a victory start to the top-flight season.

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

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

Nevertheless the former Luton Town head coach - who made more than 100 of games for Wolves during his playing career - is considered a leading contender for the vacancy.

The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys backing from the club board as they begin the search of appointing a fresh head coach.

Gary O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise candidate, although he would be a shock choice given he was sacked by Wolves in December last year.

The ex- West Ham player is out of work which means Wolves would not be required to pay any compensation.