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

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Rob Edwards along with Gary O'Neil are two of the early names in the frame to succeed Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The previous coach was dismissed on the weekend following the team's 10-match winless beginning to the top-flight campaign.

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

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

Nevertheless the former Luton Town manager - who played over a century of games for the club during his time as a player - is said to be a strong contender for the position.

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys support from the club directors as they start the search of appointing a fresh head coach.

O'Neil is additionally emerging as a surprise candidate, even though he would be a shock choice considering he was released by the club in the previous winter.

The ex- West Ham United player is out of work meaning the club would not need to pay any buyout fee.

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