🔗 Share this article Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil Included in Wolverhampton Wanderers Head Coach Candidates Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil both have previous links with the club Posted8 minutes ago Edwards along with O'Neil are two of the initial names in the frame to replace Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers. Pereira was sacked on Sunday after the squad's ten-game winless start to the Premier League campaign. And both candidates - each of whom have previous associations to the club - are part of the names to be considered by the club ownership. The manager is presently at Middlesbrough, which would pose a possible hurdle to his hiring at Wolves' stadium. Nevertheless the former Luton manager - who made more than 100 of appearances for the club during his time as a player - is considered a strong candidate for the vacancy. The 42-year-old is said to have backing from the club directors as they begin the search of appointing a fresh head coach. Gary O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise contender, even though he would be a shock appointment given he was sacked by Wolves in the previous winter. The ex- West Ham United midfielder is currently unemployed which means Wolves would not be required to pay any buyout fee. Connected Topics Premier League Soccer Wolverhampton Wanderers Wolves sack Pereira following victory-less season opening Published4 hours ago Results, fan culture and Pereira - why a ideal match at Wolves turned sour PublishedRecently More on this story Latest club updates, insight and supporter opinions Submit questions about Wolves - what do you want to know?