Edwards as well as O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Contenders

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

The previous coach was sacked on Sunday following the team's ten-game winless beginning to the Premier League season.

And both candidates - each of whom have previous links to the club - are part of the names to be evaluated by the club ownership.

Edwards is currently at Middlesbrough, which would pose a possible obstacle to his hiring at Wolves' stadium.

However the ex- Luton manager - who made over a century of appearances for the club during his playing career - is considered a leading contender for the vacancy.

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

O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise contender, although he would be a shock appointment considering he was sacked by Wolves in December last year.

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

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