Rob Edwards and 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 succeed the former manager as manager of Wolves.

Pereira was sacked on the weekend after the squad's 10-match winless start to the top-flight season.

Furthermore both candidates - both of who have historic associations to the club - are among the options to be considered by the club leadership.

The manager is currently at another club, which would pose a possible hurdle to his hiring at Molineux.

Nevertheless the former Luton manager - who played over a century of appearances for the club during his playing career - is considered a leading candidate for the vacancy.

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys support from the club directors as they start the process of hiring a fresh head coach.

Gary O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise candidate, even though he would be a surprising choice considering he was sacked by the club in the previous winter.

The ex- West Ham United midfielder is currently unemployed meaning Wolves would not be required to provide any compensation.

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