Rob Edwards as well as O'Neil Included in Wolves Head Coach Candidates

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Edwards along with Gary O'Neil are two of the initial candidates in the frame to replace the former manager as head coach of Wolves.

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

And Edwards and O'Neil - each of whom have previous associations to the club - are part of the names to be considered by the Wolves ownership.

Edwards is currently at Middlesbrough, which would pose a possible obstacle to his appointment at Wolves' stadium.

Nevertheless the former Luton Town head coach - who played more than 100 of games for Wolves during his playing career - is considered a leading contender for the vacancy.

The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys backing from the Wolves directors as they start the process of hiring a fresh manager.

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

The ex- West Ham United player is currently unemployed which means the club would not be required to provide any compensation.

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