Edwards and O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Head Coach Contenders

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Edwards and O'Neil are two of the initial names in the frame to succeed Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Pereira was sacked on Sunday after the squad's ten-game without a victory start to the Premier League campaign.

And Edwards and O'Neil - both of who have previous links to the team - are among the options to be considered by the club ownership.

The manager is currently at Middlesbrough, which would pose a possible hurdle to his appointment at Wolves' stadium.

However the ex- Luton head coach - who played more than 100 of appearances for the club during his time as a player - is said to be a leading candidate for the position.

The 42-year-old is said to have support from the club directors as they start the search of hiring a fresh head coach.

O'Neil is also emerging as a unexpected contender, even though he would be a shock choice given he was sacked by Wolves in December last year.

The former West Ham United player is out of work meaning the club would not need to pay any buyout fee.

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