🔗 Share this article Edwards as well as O'Neil Included in Wolves Head Coach Contenders Edwards together with Gary O'Neil both have past connections with Wolves PublishedJust moments ago Rob Edwards along with Gary O'Neil represent the early names under consideration to succeed Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers. Pereira was sacked on the weekend following the team's ten-game winless start to the Premier League campaign. Furthermore both candidates - each of whom have previous associations to the team - are among the names to be evaluated by the club leadership. The manager is currently at another club, which would pose a potential obstacle to his appointment at Wolves' stadium. However the ex- Luton manager - who played over a century of games for Wolves during his playing career - is considered a strong contender for the vacancy. The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys backing from the Wolves board as they start the search of appointing a fresh manager. O'Neil is also appearing as a unexpected candidate, even though he would be a surprising appointment given he was released by the club in December last year. The former West Ham United midfielder is currently unemployed meaning Wolves would not need to pay any compensation. Connected Topics Premier League Soccer Wolves The club dismiss Pereira after victory-less league opening Published4 hours ago Results, pubs and Pereira - why a perfect partnership at the club turned sour PostedRecently More coverage Latest Wolves news, insight and supporter opinions Submit questions regarding the team - what do you want to learn?