Rob Edwards as well as O'Neil Among Wolves Head Coach Candidates

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Edwards and Gary O'Neil represent the early candidates under consideration to succeed Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolves.

The previous coach was dismissed on the weekend following the squad's 10-match winless beginning to the Premier League campaign.

And Edwards and O'Neil - each of whom have historic links to the team - are part of the options to be considered by the club leadership.

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

Nevertheless the ex- Luton Town manager - who played over a century of games for the club during his playing career - is considered a strong contender for the position.

The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys support from the Wolves directors as they begin the search of hiring a fresh manager.

O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise contender, although he would be a shock choice considering he was sacked by Wolves in the previous winter.

The ex- West Ham United player is currently unemployed meaning Wolves would not be required to pay any compensation.

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