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

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

The previous coach was sacked on the weekend after the squad's ten-game winless beginning to the top-flight campaign.

And both candidates - each of whom have previous links to the club - are part of the names to be evaluated by the Wolves ownership.

The manager is presently at another club, which would pose a possible hurdle to his appointment at Wolves' stadium.

Nevertheless the former Luton manager - who made more than 100 of appearances for Wolves during his playing career - is considered a strong contender for the vacancy.

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

O'Neil is additionally appearing as a unexpected contender, although he would be a shock appointment considering he was sacked by the club in December last year.

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

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