Edwards and O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Contenders

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Edwards and Gary O'Neil represent the initial names under consideration to replace Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolves.

Pereira was sacked on the weekend following the team's 10-match winless beginning to the top-flight campaign.

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

The manager is currently at another club, which would create a potential obstacle to his hiring at Molineux.

Nevertheless the ex- Luton manager - who played more than 100 of games for Wolves during his playing career - is considered a leading contender for the vacancy.

The 42-year-old is said to have backing from the club directors as they start the process of hiring a fresh head coach.

O'Neil is additionally appearing as a unexpected candidate, even though he would be a shock appointment given he was sacked by Wolves in the previous winter.

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

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