Edwards and Gary O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Contenders

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

The previous coach was sacked on the weekend after the squad's 10-match without a victory beginning to the Premier League campaign.

Furthermore both candidates - both of who have previous associations to the team - are among the options to be considered by the Wolves leadership.

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

Nevertheless the ex- Luton manager - who played more than 100 of games for the club during his playing career - is considered a strong contender for the vacancy.

The 42-year-old is said to have backing from the Wolves board as they begin the search of hiring a new head coach.

O'Neil is additionally appearing as a unexpected candidate, even though he would be a shock choice given he was released by the club in the previous winter.

The former West Ham United midfielder is out of work which means Wolves would not be required to pay any buyout fee.

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