🔗 Share this article Edwards as well as O'Neil Included in Wolves Managerial Candidates Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil each possess previous connections with the club Posted8 minutes ago Edwards along with Gary O'Neil represent the early names in the frame to succeed Vitor Pereira as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers. The previous coach was dismissed on the weekend after the team's 10-match without a victory start to the Premier League season. And Edwards and O'Neil - both of who have previous associations to the team - are among the names to be evaluated by the club ownership. Edwards is presently at another club, which would create a possible obstacle to his appointment at Molineux. However the former Luton manager - who made over a century of appearances for the club during his playing career - is said to be a leading candidate for the vacancy. The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys backing from the club directors as they start the process of appointing a fresh head coach. Gary O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise candidate, although he would be a surprising choice considering he was released by the club in December last year. The former West Ham midfielder is out of work which means Wolves would not need to pay any buyout fee. Connected Topics Top Division Football Wolves The club dismiss Pereira after victory-less league opening Published4 hours ago Points, fan culture and the manager - why a perfect partnership at Wolves turned sour PostedRecently More on this story Most recent Wolves updates, insight and fan views Ask regarding Wolves - what would you like to learn?