Rob Edwards as well as Gary O'Neil Among Wolves Head Coach Contenders

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Rob Edwards and O'Neil represent the early candidates in the frame to succeed the former manager as head coach of Wolves.

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

Furthermore both candidates - each of whom have historic links to the club - are part of the names to be considered by the club ownership.

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

Nevertheless the ex- Luton 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 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys support from the Wolves board as they begin the process of appointing a fresh manager.

O'Neil is additionally appearing as a unexpected contender, although he would be a surprising appointment considering he was released by the club in December last year.

The ex- West Ham United player is currently unemployed meaning the club would not need to pay any buyout fee.

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