Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil Among Wolves Managerial Candidates

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Rob Edwards along with O'Neil represent the initial names in the frame to replace the former manager as head coach of Wolves.

Pereira was dismissed on the weekend following the squad's 10-match without a victory start to the top-flight campaign.

Furthermore Edwards and O'Neil - both of who have historic associations to the team - are part of the names to be evaluated by the club ownership.

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

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

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys support from the Wolves board as they begin the search of hiring a fresh manager.

Gary O'Neil is additionally emerging as a unexpected contender, even though he would be a shock appointment given he was sacked by the club in December last year.

The former West Ham United player is currently unemployed which means the club would not need to provide any compensation.

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