Rob Edwards and O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Head Coach Contenders

Football managers under consideration

Edwards together with O'Neil both have previous links with the club

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Rob Edwards and O'Neil represent the initial names in the frame to succeed Vitor Pereira as head coach of Wolves.

Pereira was sacked on Sunday after the squad's 10-match winless beginning to the top-flight campaign.

And Edwards and O'Neil - both of who have previous associations to the club - are part of the options to be evaluated by the Wolves ownership.

Edwards is presently at another club, which would pose a possible hurdle to his hiring at Molineux.

Nevertheless the ex- Luton Town head coach - who made 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 reportedly enjoys backing from the Wolves directors as they start the process of appointing a new head coach.

O'Neil is additionally appearing as a unexpected candidate, even though he would be a surprising appointment considering he was released by the club in December last year.

The ex- West Ham United midfielder is currently unemployed meaning the club would not need to pay any compensation.

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