Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Contenders

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Rob Edwards and O'Neil are two of the initial candidates under consideration to succeed the former manager as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Pereira was sacked on Sunday after the team's 10-match winless start to the Premier League campaign.

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

Edwards is presently at another club, which would create a possible hurdle to his hiring at Molineux.

Nevertheless the former Luton Town manager - who played over a century of games for the club during his playing career - is said to be a leading candidate for the vacancy.

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys support from the Wolves directors as they start the process of hiring a fresh manager.

Gary O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise candidate, although he would be a shock choice given he was released by Wolves in December last year.

The former West Ham United player is out of work meaning Wolves would not need to pay any buyout fee.

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