Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil Included in Wolves Managerial Contenders

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Edwards along with O'Neil represent the early names in the frame to succeed the former manager as manager of Wolves.

Pereira was dismissed on the weekend after the squad's 10-match winless beginning to the top-flight season.

Furthermore both candidates - each of whom have historic links to the club - are part of the options to be evaluated by the Wolves ownership.

Edwards is presently at Middlesbrough, which would pose a potential obstacle to his appointment at Molineux.

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

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys backing from the club directors as they begin the process of hiring a fresh head coach.

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

The former West Ham player is out of work which means Wolves would not need to pay any buyout fee.

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