🔗 Share this article Rob Edwards as well as O'Neil Included in Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Candidates Edwards together with Gary O'Neil each possess past connections with the club Published8 minutes ago Edwards along with O'Neil represent the initial candidates under consideration to succeed the former manager as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers. Pereira was dismissed on Sunday after the squad's ten-game winless beginning to the top-flight season. And both candidates - both of who have previous links to the club - are among the options to be considered by the Wolves ownership. The manager is presently at Middlesbrough, which would create a possible hurdle to his appointment at Molineux. However the former Luton manager - who played over a century of games for Wolves during his playing career - is said to be a leading candidate for the position. The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys backing from the club directors as they begin the search of hiring a fresh head coach. Gary O'Neil is also emerging as a unexpected contender, even though he would be a surprising appointment considering he was sacked by Wolves in December last year. The former West Ham United midfielder is out of work which means the club would not need to provide any buyout fee. Related Subjects Top Division Football Wolverhampton Wanderers Wolves sack their manager following winless season opening Published4 hours ago Points, fan culture and the manager - the reasons a ideal match at Wolves turned sour Posted1 hour ago More on this story Latest club news, analysis and supporter opinions Ask about Wolves - what do you want to learn?