Edwards as well as O'Neil Among Wolves Head Coach Contenders

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Edwards and Gary O'Neil represent the initial candidates in the frame to succeed Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The previous coach was sacked on the weekend following the team's 10-match winless start to the Premier League campaign.

And Edwards and O'Neil - each of whom have historic links to the team - are among the options to be considered by the Wolves ownership.

The manager is currently at Middlesbrough, which would create a possible obstacle to his hiring at Wolves' stadium.

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

The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys support from the Wolves board as they begin the search of appointing a fresh head coach.

O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise contender, even though he would be a surprising choice given he was released by the club in the previous winter.

The former West Ham United player is out of work which means Wolves would not be required to pay any compensation.

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