Rob Edwards as well as O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Contenders

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

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Edwards along with Gary O'Neil are two of the initial candidates in the frame to succeed Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The previous coach was sacked on Sunday after the squad's ten-game winless beginning to the Premier League season.

And both candidates - each of whom have historic links to the club - are part of the options to be evaluated by the club leadership.

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

However the former Luton Town head coach - who played more than 100 of appearances for Wolves during his time as a player - is said to be a strong contender for the vacancy.

The mid-career manager is said to have support from the club board as they start the process of hiring a fresh manager.

O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise contender, even though he would be a surprising choice considering he was sacked by the club in December last year.

The former West Ham player is out of work which means Wolves would not need to pay any compensation.