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

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Rob Edwards along with Gary O'Neil are two of the initial candidates in the frame to succeed the former manager as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Pereira was dismissed on the weekend following the squad's 10-match winless beginning to the Premier League season.

Furthermore Edwards and O'Neil - each of whom have historic links to the team - are among the options to be evaluated by the Wolves leadership.

Edwards is presently at Middlesbrough, which would create a potential hurdle to his hiring at Wolves' stadium.

Nevertheless the ex- Luton head coach - who played more than 100 of games for the club during his time as a player - is considered a strong candidate for the vacancy.

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys backing from the club directors as they start the process of appointing a fresh manager.

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

The former West Ham player is out of work meaning the club would not be required to provide any buyout fee.

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