Rob Edwards as well as O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Candidates

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Edwards along with Gary O'Neil represent the initial candidates in the frame to succeed the former manager as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Pereira was dismissed on Sunday after the team's ten-game without a victory start to the top-flight season.

And Edwards and O'Neil - both of who have historic associations to the team - are among the names to be evaluated by the club leadership.

Edwards is presently at Middlesbrough, which would create a possible hurdle to his appointment at Wolves' stadium.

However the ex- Luton head coach - who played over a century of games for Wolves during his playing career - is said to be a strong candidate for the position.

The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys support from the club board as they begin the search of hiring a fresh manager.

Gary O'Neil is additionally emerging as a unexpected candidate, although he would be a shock choice considering he was sacked by the club in the previous winter.

The ex- West Ham United midfielder is currently unemployed meaning the club would not need to provide any compensation.

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