Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Contenders

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Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil are two of the early names in the frame to replace Vitor Pereira as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The previous coach was sacked on the weekend after the team's ten-game without a victory start to the top-flight campaign.

And both candidates - each of whom have historic associations to the club - are part of the names to be evaluated by the Wolves ownership.

The manager is presently at another club, which would create a potential obstacle to his appointment at Wolves' stadium.

However the ex- Luton head coach - who made over a century of appearances for Wolves during his playing career - is considered a strong contender for the position.

The 42-year-old is said to have backing from the club directors as they start the search of appointing a new manager.

Gary O'Neil is also appearing as a surprise candidate, even though he would be a shock choice considering he was released by the club in December last year.

The former West Ham player is currently unemployed meaning the club would not need to pay any compensation.

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