Rob Edwards and O'Neil Included in Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Candidates

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Rob Edwards along with O'Neil are two of the initial names under consideration to replace Vitor Pereira as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The previous coach was sacked on Sunday after the team's ten-game winless beginning to the Premier League campaign.

And Edwards and O'Neil - each of whom have previous associations to the team - are part of the names to be considered by the club ownership.

Edwards is currently at Middlesbrough, which would pose a potential obstacle to his appointment at Wolves' stadium.

Nevertheless 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 candidate for the vacancy.

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys support from the Wolves board as they begin the search of hiring a fresh head coach.

Gary O'Neil is additionally emerging as a surprise contender, even though he would be a surprising choice given he was released by Wolves in the previous winter.

The former West Ham player is out of work meaning Wolves would not be required to pay any buyout fee.

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