Rob Edwards as well as O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Head Coach Candidates

Football managers under consideration

Edwards and Gary O'Neil both have past links with the club

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Rob Edwards and O'Neil represent the initial candidates in the frame to succeed the former manager as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The previous coach was dismissed on the weekend following the team's 10-match winless beginning to the top-flight season.

Furthermore both candidates - each of whom have historic associations to the club - are among the options to be evaluated by the club leadership.

The manager is currently at another club, which would pose a potential obstacle to his hiring at Molineux.

Nevertheless the former Luton Town head coach - who played more than 100 of games for the club during his time as a player - is said to be a strong contender for the vacancy.

The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys backing from the club directors as they begin the search of hiring a fresh manager.

Gary O'Neil is additionally emerging as a unexpected contender, although he would be a shock appointment considering he was released by the club in the previous winter.

The ex- West Ham United midfielder is out of work which means Wolves would not be required to pay any compensation.

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