Edwards as well as Gary O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Candidates

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Edwards along with O'Neil represent the initial names under consideration to succeed Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolves.

The previous coach was sacked on the weekend following the squad's 10-match without a victory start to the top-flight season.

And both candidates - both of who have previous links to the club - are among the options to be considered by the Wolves leadership.

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

Nevertheless the ex- Luton head coach - who played over a century of appearances for Wolves during his playing career - is said to be a leading candidate for the position.

The mid-career manager is said to have support from the Wolves directors as they begin the process of appointing a new manager.

Gary O'Neil is additionally emerging as a surprise candidate, even though he would be a shock appointment given he was released by the club in December last year.

The ex- West Ham United midfielder is out of work meaning Wolves would not need to provide any compensation.

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