Rob Edwards and O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Contenders

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Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil are two of the initial candidates in the frame to succeed Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The previous coach was sacked on the weekend following the team's ten-game without a victory start to the Premier League campaign.

And both candidates - both of who have previous associations to the team - are among the names to be evaluated by the club leadership.

The manager is currently at another club, which would create a potential hurdle to his appointment at Molineux.

Nevertheless the ex- Luton Town manager - who played more than 100 of appearances for Wolves during his playing career - is considered a strong candidate for the vacancy.

The 42-year-old is said to have support from the Wolves board as they start the process of appointing a fresh manager.

O'Neil is also appearing as a unexpected contender, although he would be a shock appointment considering he was released by Wolves in December last year.

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

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