Edwards as well as O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Head Coach Contenders

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Rob Edwards along with Gary O'Neil are two of the early names in the frame to succeed the former manager as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The previous coach was dismissed on Sunday following the team's 10-match winless start to the Premier League campaign.

Furthermore both candidates - both of who have previous associations to the club - are part of the options to be evaluated by the Wolves leadership.

Edwards is presently at another club, which would pose a possible hurdle to his hiring at Molineux.

However the ex- Luton Town head coach - who played over a century of games for the club during his playing career - is considered a leading candidate for the vacancy.

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys support from the Wolves board as they start the process of hiring a new manager.

O'Neil is additionally emerging as a unexpected contender, although he would be a surprising appointment given he was sacked by Wolves in the previous winter.

The former West Ham United midfielder is currently unemployed meaning Wolves would not need to pay any compensation.

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