Edwards as well as O'Neil Included in Wolverhampton Wanderers Head Coach Candidates

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Edwards and Gary O'Neil are two of the early names in the frame to replace Vitor Pereira as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Pereira was dismissed on Sunday after the team's ten-game without a victory beginning to the top-flight season.

Furthermore both candidates - each of whom have previous associations to the team - are part of the options to be evaluated by the Wolves ownership.

The manager is presently at another club, which would create a potential obstacle to his appointment at Molineux.

Nevertheless the ex- Luton Town manager - who played over a century of appearances for Wolves during his time as a player - is considered a strong contender for the position.

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys support from the Wolves directors as they begin the search of hiring a new manager.

Gary O'Neil is additionally appearing as a unexpected candidate, even though he would be a surprising appointment given he was released by the club in December last year.

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

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