Edwards as well as Gary O'Neil Included in Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Candidates

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Rob Edwards and O'Neil are two of the initial candidates in the frame to succeed Vitor Pereira as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Pereira was dismissed on Sunday following the team's 10-match without a victory start to the top-flight season.

Furthermore both candidates - each of whom have previous associations to the team - are part of the options to be considered by the Wolves ownership.

The manager is presently at another club, which would create a potential hurdle to his hiring at Wolves' stadium.

However the former Luton manager - who made over a century of appearances for Wolves during his playing career - is considered a leading contender for the vacancy.

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

Gary O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise contender, even though he would be a surprising choice considering he was released by Wolves in December last year.

The ex- West Ham player is currently unemployed which means Wolves would not be required to pay any compensation.

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