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

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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 sacked on the weekend following the team's 10-match winless beginning to the top-flight season.

And both candidates - both of who have historic associations to the team - are among the names to be evaluated by the club leadership.

Edwards is presently at Middlesbrough, which would create a possible obstacle to his appointment at Molineux.

Nevertheless the ex- Luton Town head coach - who played more than 100 of games for Wolves during his playing career - is considered a leading candidate for the position.

The mid-career manager is said to have support from the club board as they start the search of hiring a fresh manager.

Gary O'Neil is also appearing as a unexpected contender, even though he would be a surprising choice considering he was sacked by Wolves in the previous winter.

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

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