đź”— Share this article Edwards as well as Gary O'Neil Included in Wolverhampton Wanderers Head Coach Candidates Rob Edwards together with O'Neil each possess past links with the club Posted8 minutes ago Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil represent the initial names under consideration to replace the former manager as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers. Pereira was dismissed on the weekend after the squad's ten-game without a victory beginning to the top-flight campaign. And Edwards and O'Neil - each of whom have previous links to the club - are part of the names to be evaluated by the club ownership. The manager is currently at another club, which would create a potential obstacle to his hiring at Molineux. Nevertheless the former Luton Town head coach - who played over a century of appearances for the club during his playing career - is said to be a strong candidate for the vacancy. The mid-career manager is said to have backing from the Wolves board as they start the search of hiring a fresh head coach. Gary O'Neil is additionally appearing as a unexpected candidate, although he would be a surprising choice considering he was released by the club in the previous winter. The former West Ham player is out of work meaning the club would not need to pay any buyout fee. Related Topics Top Division Soccer Wolves Wolves sack Pereira after winless league opening Published4 hours ago Results, pubs and the manager - the reasons a perfect partnership at the club deteriorated Published1 hour ago More on this story Latest club updates, insight and fan views Ask about Wolves - what would you like to know?