Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Contenders

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Edwards along with O'Neil are two of the early candidates under consideration to replace the former manager as manager of Wolves.

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

And both candidates - both of who have historic links to the club - are part of the options to be evaluated by the club leadership.

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

Nevertheless the former Luton Town head coach - who made over a century of appearances for Wolves during his time as a player - is said to be a leading candidate for the vacancy.

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys backing from the Wolves directors as they start the search of hiring a new head coach.

O'Neil is additionally appearing as a unexpected contender, even though he would be a shock choice given he was released by the club in December last year.

The former West Ham United player is out of work meaning the club would not be required to pay any compensation.

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