Rob Edwards and O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Head Coach Contenders

Football managers under consideration — Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil both have previous connections with the club

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Rob Edwards and O'Neil are two of the initial names in the frame to succeed Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Pereira was dismissed on the weekend after the team's ten-game winless start to the Premier League season.

And both candidates - both of who have previous associations to the club - are part of the options to be evaluated by the club ownership.

The manager is presently at another club, which would pose a potential hurdle to his hiring at Molineux.

Nevertheless the ex- Luton manager - who played more than 100 of games for the club during his time as a player - is said to be a leading contender for the vacancy.

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys backing from the Wolves board as they begin the process of appointing a fresh head coach.

Gary O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise candidate, although he would be a surprising appointment considering he was released by the club in December last year.

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