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

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Rob Edwards and O'Neil represent the initial candidates in the frame to succeed Vitor Pereira as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The previous coach was sacked on the weekend following the team's ten-game winless start to the Premier League campaign.

Furthermore both candidates - each of whom have previous links to the club - are part of the names to be considered by the club leadership.

The manager is presently at another club, which would pose a possible obstacle to his appointment at Molineux.

Nevertheless the former Luton head coach - who played more than 100 of appearances for the club during his playing career - is considered a leading candidate for the position.

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys backing from the Wolves board as they start the process of appointing a new head coach.

Gary O'Neil is additionally emerging as a surprise candidate, although he would be a shock appointment considering he was sacked by the club in the previous winter.

The former West Ham United player is out of work which means the club would not need to pay any compensation.

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