🔗 Share this article Edwards as well as O'Neil Included in Wolves Managerial Contenders Edwards and O'Neil both have past connections with the club Published8 minutes ago Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil are two of the early names under consideration to succeed the former manager as head coach of Wolves. Pereira was sacked on Sunday after the squad's 10-match winless beginning to the Premier League season. Furthermore Edwards and O'Neil - both of who have historic links to the club - are part of the options to be evaluated by the Wolves ownership. Edwards is currently at Middlesbrough, which would pose a potential obstacle to his hiring at Molineux. However the former Luton Town head coach - who played more than 100 of appearances for the club during his time as a player - is said to be a leading contender for the vacancy. The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys backing from the club directors as they start the search of appointing a fresh head coach. Gary O'Neil is additionally appearing as a unexpected candidate, even though he would be a shock appointment considering he was sacked by Wolves in the previous winter. 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 Wolverhampton Wanderers The club sack Pereira following victory-less league start Published4 hours ago Points, fan culture and the manager - the reasons a ideal match at the club turned sour Published1 hour ago More coverage Latest club updates, insight and fan views Ask about Wolves - what would you like to learn?