Rob Edwards as well as O'Neil Among Wolves Head Coach Contenders

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

The previous coach was sacked on Sunday following the team's 10-match winless start to the top-flight campaign.

And both candidates - each of whom have historic associations to the team - are among the options to be evaluated by the Wolves ownership.

Edwards is presently at another club, which would create a possible obstacle to his appointment at Wolves' stadium.

However the former Luton Town manager - who played more than 100 of appearances for Wolves during his time as a player - is said to be a strong contender for the position.

The 42-year-old is said to have support from the club directors as they begin the search of appointing a fresh manager.

Gary O'Neil is additionally emerging as a unexpected contender, even though he would be a shock choice given he was released by Wolves in December last year.

The ex- West Ham midfielder is out of work which means the club would not be required to provide any compensation.

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