Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil Included in Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Contenders

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Edwards and Gary O'Neil are two of the early names in the frame to succeed the former manager as head coach of Wolves.

Pereira was dismissed on the weekend after the team's ten-game winless start to the Premier League season.

Furthermore both candidates - each of whom have historic links to the team - are among the options to be evaluated by the club ownership.

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

However the ex- Luton Town head coach - who played more than 100 of appearances for the club during his playing career - is said to be a leading contender for the position.

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys backing from the club board as they start the process of appointing a fresh head coach.

O'Neil is also appearing as a unexpected candidate, even though he would be a surprising appointment considering he was released by the club in the previous winter.

The ex- West Ham midfielder is out of work meaning the club would not need to provide any compensation.

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