Edwards and Gary O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Candidates

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

Pereira was sacked on the weekend after the team's 10-match without a victory start to the Premier League season.

Furthermore Edwards and O'Neil - both of who have historic associations to the club - are among the options to be considered by the Wolves ownership.

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

Nevertheless the former Luton head coach - who played over a century of appearances for Wolves during his time as a player - is said to be a strong candidate for the position.

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

Gary O'Neil is additionally emerging as a surprise contender, although he would be a surprising choice considering he was released by Wolves in the previous winter.

The former West Ham midfielder is out of work meaning Wolves would not be required to provide any buyout fee.

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