Edwards and Gary O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Contenders

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Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil represent the initial names in the frame to replace the former manager as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Pereira was sacked on Sunday after the team's 10-match without a victory beginning to the top-flight season.

Furthermore Edwards and O'Neil - each of whom have historic links to the team - are part of the options to be evaluated by the club ownership.

The manager is presently at Middlesbrough, which would create a potential hurdle to his hiring at Molineux.

Nevertheless the ex- Luton Town head coach - who played more than 100 of appearances for the club during his time as a player - is considered a leading contender for the vacancy.

The mid-career manager is said to have backing from the club board as they begin the process of hiring a fresh head coach.

O'Neil is also emerging as a surprise contender, even though he would be a shock appointment given he was sacked by Wolves in the previous winter.

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

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