Edwards and Gary O'Neil Included in Wolverhampton Wanderers Head Coach Candidates

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Edwards and O'Neil are two of the initial names under consideration to replace the former manager as head coach of Wolves.

Pereira was dismissed on the weekend after the squad's ten-game without a victory beginning to the top-flight campaign.

Furthermore both candidates - each of whom have historic links to the club - are part of the options to be evaluated by the club ownership.

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

Nevertheless the former Luton Town manager - who played more than 100 of games for the club during his time as a player - is said to be a strong candidate for the position.

The mid-career manager is said to have support from the club directors as they start the search of hiring a fresh manager.

Gary O'Neil is additionally emerging as a unexpected candidate, although he would be a shock appointment given he was sacked by Wolves in the previous winter.

The ex- West Ham United player is currently unemployed meaning Wolves would not be required to pay any buyout fee.

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