Rob Edwards as well as Gary O'Neil Included in Wolverhampton Wanderers Head Coach Contenders

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Rob Edwards along with O'Neil represent the early candidates in the frame to replace Vitor Pereira as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Pereira was sacked on Sunday after the team's ten-game without a victory start to the Premier League campaign.

Furthermore Edwards and O'Neil - both of who have historic associations to the team - are part of the names to be considered by the club ownership.

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

However the ex- Luton head coach - who made over a century of appearances for the club during his playing career - is said to be a leading candidate for the vacancy.

The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys support from the club board as they begin the process of hiring a new manager.

Gary O'Neil is additionally appearing as a unexpected contender, even though he would be a surprising choice given he was released by the club in December last year.

The ex- West Ham midfielder is currently unemployed which means the club would not need to pay any compensation.

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