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

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

The previous coach was sacked on the weekend following the squad's 10-match winless start to the top-flight season.

And both candidates - each of whom have historic links to the club - are among the names to be evaluated by the club leadership.

The manager is presently at another club, which would pose a potential hurdle to his hiring at Wolves' stadium.

Nevertheless the ex- Luton Town manager - who played over a century of appearances for Wolves during his time as a player - is considered a leading candidate for the vacancy.

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys support from the club board as they begin the search of hiring a new manager.

O'Neil is also emerging as a unexpected contender, although he would be a surprising choice considering he was sacked by Wolves in December last year.

The ex- West Ham midfielder is out of work meaning Wolves would not be required to pay any compensation.

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