Edwards and O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Contenders

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Edwards and O'Neil are two of the early candidates under consideration to replace Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolves.

Pereira was sacked on the weekend following the squad's ten-game winless beginning to the Premier League season.

And Edwards and O'Neil - both of who have historic associations to the club - are among the options to be evaluated by the club leadership.

Edwards is presently at another club, which would create a potential obstacle to his hiring at Wolves' stadium.

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

The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys backing from the club board as they start the search of hiring a new manager.

O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise contender, even though he would be a surprising choice given he was released by Wolves in December last year.

The ex- West Ham player is out of work which means the club would not be required to pay any buyout fee.

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