Rob Edwards and O'Neil Included in Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Contenders

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Rob Edwards along with O'Neil are two of the early candidates under consideration to replace the former manager as manager of Wolves.

The previous coach was dismissed on Sunday following the team's ten-game without a victory beginning to the top-flight campaign.

And both candidates - each of whom have historic links to the club - are among the options to be evaluated by the Wolves leadership.

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

However the ex- Luton manager - who played more than 100 of appearances for the club during his time as a player - is said to be a strong contender for the vacancy.

The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys support from the club board as they start the process of appointing a new head coach.

Gary O'Neil is additionally emerging as a surprise candidate, even though he would be a shock choice considering he was released by Wolves in the previous winter.

The former West Ham United midfielder is out of work which means Wolves would not be required to provide any buyout fee.

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