Rob Edwards and O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Candidates

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Edwards along with O'Neil are two of the early names in the frame to succeed the former manager as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The previous coach was sacked on the weekend following the squad's ten-game without a victory beginning to the Premier League campaign.

Furthermore Edwards and O'Neil - each of whom have historic links to the team - are part of the names to be evaluated by the club ownership.

Edwards is presently at another club, which would create a potential obstacle to his appointment at Wolves' stadium.

However the ex- Luton Town head coach - who made more than 100 of appearances for the club during his playing career - is considered a leading contender for the vacancy.

The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys backing from the club directors as they start the search of appointing a new manager.

O'Neil is additionally emerging as a unexpected contender, although he would be a surprising choice given he was sacked by Wolves in December last year.

The former West Ham midfielder is currently unemployed which means Wolves would not be required to pay any buyout fee.

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