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

Football managers under consideration

Rob Edwards together with O'Neil each possess previous links with Wolves

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Edwards along with Gary O'Neil are two of the early names in the frame to succeed the former manager as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Pereira was dismissed on Sunday after the team's 10-match winless beginning to the top-flight campaign.

And Edwards and O'Neil - both of who have historic associations to the club - are part of the options to be evaluated by the Wolves leadership.

Edwards is presently at Middlesbrough, which would pose a potential obstacle to his hiring at Molineux.

However the ex- Luton Town head coach - who made over a century of appearances for the club during his time as a player - is considered a leading candidate for the position.

The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys backing from the club directors as they begin the search of hiring a new head coach.

O'Neil is additionally appearing as a unexpected candidate, although he would be a surprising choice given he was sacked by Wolves in the previous winter.

The ex- West Ham United midfielder is out of work meaning the club would not need to pay any buyout fee.

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