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

Football managers under consideration — Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil each possess past connections with Wolves

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Edwards along with O'Neil represent the initial names under consideration to replace Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The previous coach was dismissed on the weekend after the team's 10-match winless start to the top-flight season.

And both candidates - both of who have previous associations to the club - are part of the names to be evaluated by the club leadership.

The manager is currently at Middlesbrough, which would create a potential hurdle to his appointment at Wolves' stadium.

Nevertheless the former Luton Town head coach - who played over a century of appearances for Wolves during his time as a player - is considered a leading candidate for the vacancy.

The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys support from the Wolves board as they start the process of hiring a new head coach.

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

The former West Ham United player is out of work which means the club would not be required to provide any compensation.