Rob Edwards as well as O'Neil Included in Wolves Managerial Contenders

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Rob Edwards along with Gary O'Neil represent the initial candidates under consideration to replace the former manager as head coach of Wolves.

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

Furthermore Edwards and O'Neil - both of who have previous associations to the club - are part of the names to be evaluated by the Wolves leadership.

Edwards is presently at another club, which would create a possible obstacle to his hiring at Molineux.

Nevertheless the former Luton Town manager - who played more than 100 of appearances for the club during his time as a player - is said to be a strong contender for the vacancy.

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

Gary O'Neil is additionally emerging as a unexpected contender, even though he would be a shock choice given he was released by Wolves in December last year.

The former West Ham United player is out of work meaning Wolves would not be required to pay any compensation.

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