Rob Edwards and O'Neil Included in Wolverhampton Wanderers Head Coach Contenders

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Rob Edwards along with Gary O'Neil represent the early names under consideration to succeed Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The previous coach was sacked on Sunday 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 links to the team - are among the names to be evaluated by the club ownership.

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

Nevertheless the ex- Luton Town manager - who played more than 100 of appearances for the club during his time as a player - is considered a leading candidate for the position.

The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys backing from the club directors as they begin the process of appointing a new head coach.

Gary O'Neil is additionally emerging as a unexpected contender, although he would be a surprising choice given he was sacked by the club in December last year.

The former West Ham player is currently unemployed meaning the club would not need to provide any buyout fee.

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