🔗 Share this article Rob Edwards as well as Gary O'Neil Among Wolves Managerial Contenders Rob Edwards together with O'Neil each possess previous connections with the club PostedJust moments ago Edwards and O'Neil are two of the early candidates in the frame to replace the former manager as manager of Wolves. The previous coach was sacked on Sunday after the squad's 10-match winless beginning to the top-flight season. Furthermore Edwards and O'Neil - both of who have historic links to the team - are among the names to be considered by the club leadership. The manager is presently at Middlesbrough, which would pose a possible hurdle to his appointment at Molineux. However the ex- Luton Town head coach - who made more than 100 of games for Wolves during his playing career - is said to be a leading candidate for the vacancy. The 42-year-old is said to have support from the Wolves board as they start the search of hiring a fresh manager. Gary O'Neil is additionally emerging as a unexpected contender, even though he would be a surprising appointment given he was released by Wolves in December last year. The ex- West Ham midfielder is out of work meaning the club would not be required to pay any buyout fee. Connected Topics Premier League Football Wolverhampton Wanderers The club sack Pereira following victory-less season opening Published4 hours ago Results, fan culture and Pereira - the reasons a ideal match at Wolves deteriorated PublishedRecently More on this story Most recent club news, insight and supporter opinions Ask about the team - what do you want to learn?