Rob Edwards as well as O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Candidates

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Edwards and O'Neil are two of the initial candidates under consideration to succeed Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolves.

Pereira was dismissed on the weekend following the squad's 10-match without a victory beginning to the top-flight season.

And both candidates - both of who have historic links to the team - are among the options to be evaluated by the Wolves leadership.

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

Nevertheless the former Luton Town manager - who made over a century 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 club board as they begin the process of appointing a new manager.

Gary O'Neil is additionally emerging as a unexpected candidate, even though he would be a shock choice given he was sacked by the club in December last year.

The ex- West Ham United midfielder is currently unemployed meaning the club would not need to pay any compensation.

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