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

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Rob Edwards along with Gary O'Neil are two of the initial candidates in the frame to replace Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolves.

The previous coach was dismissed on the weekend following the team's 10-match winless start to the Premier League campaign.

And Edwards and O'Neil - each of whom have historic links to the team - are part of the names to be considered by the club leadership.

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

Nevertheless the former Luton Town manager - who played more than 100 of appearances for the club during his playing career - is said to be a leading contender for the position.

The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys support from the club board as they start the search of appointing a fresh manager.

O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise contender, although he would be a surprising appointment considering he was sacked by Wolves in December last year.

The former West Ham player is currently unemployed which means the club would not need to provide any compensation.

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