Rob Edwards and O'Neil Among Wolves Head Coach Candidates

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Edwards along with O'Neil represent the early candidates under consideration to replace Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolves.

The previous coach was sacked on the weekend after the squad's 10-match without a victory start to the Premier League campaign.

And Edwards and O'Neil - each of whom have historic links to the club - are among the names to be evaluated by the club ownership.

Edwards is presently at another club, which would pose a potential obstacle to his appointment at Wolves' stadium.

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

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys backing from the Wolves board as they start the search of hiring a new head coach.

Gary O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise candidate, although he would be a surprising appointment given he was sacked by Wolves in the previous winter.

The former West Ham United midfielder is currently unemployed which means the club would not be required to pay any buyout fee.

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