Rob Edwards as well as Gary O'Neil Included in Wolverhampton Wanderers Head Coach Candidates

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Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil are two of the initial candidates in the frame to succeed Vitor Pereira as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The previous coach was dismissed on the weekend after the team's 10-match without a victory beginning to the top-flight campaign.

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

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

However the former Luton manager - who made more than 100 of games for the club during his time as a player - is said to be a strong contender for the position.

The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys backing from the club board as they begin the process of appointing a new head coach.

Gary O'Neil is additionally emerging as a surprise candidate, even though he would be a shock appointment considering he was sacked 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.

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