Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil Included in Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Contenders

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Edwards and O'Neil represent the early candidates under consideration to succeed Vitor Pereira as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The previous coach was dismissed on Sunday following the squad's ten-game without a victory beginning to the Premier League season.

Furthermore Edwards and O'Neil - both of who have historic associations to the team - are among the names to be considered by the club leadership.

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

Nevertheless the ex- Luton Town head coach - who made more than 100 of games for the club during his time as a player - is said to be a leading candidate for the position.

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys support from the club directors as they start the process of hiring a fresh manager.

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

The ex- West Ham United midfielder is out of work which means the club would not need to pay any compensation.

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