Rob Edwards as well as O'Neil Included in Wolves Managerial Contenders

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Rob Edwards along with O'Neil represent the early candidates under consideration to succeed the former manager as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Pereira was sacked on the weekend following the team's ten-game winless beginning to the top-flight campaign.

And both candidates - each of whom have historic associations to the club - are part of the names to be considered by the Wolves ownership.

The manager is presently at Middlesbrough, which would create a possible hurdle to his appointment at Wolves' stadium.

Nevertheless the former Luton Town manager - who made more than 100 of games for the club during his playing career - is said to be a strong contender for the vacancy.

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

O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise candidate, even though he would be a shock appointment considering he was released by Wolves in December last year.

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

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