🔗 Share this article Rob Edwards as well as Gary O'Neil Included in Wolves Head Coach Candidates Edwards together with O'Neil each possess past connections with Wolves Published8 minutes ago Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil represent the initial candidates under consideration to succeed Vitor Pereira as head coach of Wolves. The previous coach was sacked on Sunday following the squad's ten-game without a victory beginning to the Premier League season. And Edwards and O'Neil - both of who have historic associations to the team - are part of the names to be considered by the Wolves leadership. Edwards is currently at Middlesbrough, which would pose a possible obstacle to his hiring at Wolves' stadium. Nevertheless the former Luton Town head coach - who played over a century of games for the club during his time as a player - is said to be a leading candidate for the vacancy. The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys backing from the Wolves directors as they start the process of hiring a new head coach. Gary O'Neil is also emerging as a surprise contender, even though he would be a shock appointment given he was released by Wolves in December last year. The former West Ham player is out of work meaning the club would not be required to pay any compensation. Related Subjects Top Division Soccer Wolves Wolves dismiss their manager following victory-less season opening Released4 hours ago Points, pubs and the manager - why a ideal match at Wolves deteriorated Posted1 hour ago More on this story Most recent Wolves news, insight and fan views Submit questions about the team - what do you want to learn?