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

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Edwards and O'Neil are two of the early candidates under consideration to succeed Vitor Pereira as head coach of Wolves.

Pereira was dismissed on Sunday after the squad's ten-game winless beginning to the Premier League campaign.

Furthermore both candidates - each of whom have historic links to the team - are part of the options to be evaluated by the club leadership.

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

However the ex- Luton Town manager - who played over a century of games for Wolves during his playing career - is considered a strong candidate for the vacancy.

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

O'Neil is also appearing as a surprise candidate, even though he would be a shock choice considering he was sacked by Wolves in the previous winter.

The ex- West Ham midfielder is currently unemployed meaning the club would not be required to pay any buyout fee.

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