Edwards as well as O'Neil Among Wolves Managerial Candidates

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Edwards along with O'Neil are two of the initial candidates under consideration to replace Vitor Pereira as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Pereira was dismissed on Sunday following the squad's 10-match winless start to the top-flight season.

Furthermore Edwards and O'Neil - each of whom have historic associations to the club - are among the options to be evaluated by the Wolves ownership.

Edwards is presently at another club, which would create a possible hurdle to his appointment at Wolves' stadium.

Nevertheless the former Luton head coach - who played over a century of appearances for Wolves during his time as a player - is said to be a leading contender for the position.

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys support from the Wolves directors as they start the process of hiring a new head coach.

O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise candidate, although he would be a surprising appointment given he was sacked by Wolves in the previous winter.

The ex- West Ham United midfielder is currently unemployed meaning Wolves would not be required to pay any compensation.

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