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

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Rob Edwards and O'Neil are two of the early names under consideration to succeed Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

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

Furthermore Edwards and O'Neil - each of whom have historic associations to the team - are part of the names to be considered by the Wolves ownership.

Edwards is currently at another club, which would create a possible obstacle to his hiring at Molineux.

Nevertheless the ex- Luton head coach - who made more than 100 of games for Wolves during his time as a player - is considered a leading candidate for the position.

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys backing from the Wolves directors as they start the search of appointing a fresh head coach.

Gary O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise contender, although he would be a shock appointment given he was released by the club in the previous winter.

The former West Ham player is currently unemployed which means Wolves would not need to pay any buyout fee.

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