🔗 Share this article Rob Edwards as well as Gary O'Neil Included in Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Contenders Rob Edwards together with Gary O'Neil both have past links with the club PostedJust moments ago Rob Edwards and O'Neil represent the initial names in the frame to succeed Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolves. Pereira was sacked on Sunday after the squad's 10-match without a victory start to the top-flight season. Furthermore both candidates - both of who have previous links to the team - are among the names to be evaluated by the club leadership. Edwards is presently at another club, which would create a possible hurdle to his appointment at Wolves' stadium. However the former Luton head coach - who played more than 100 of games for the club during his playing career - is considered a leading contender for the position. The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys support from the Wolves board as they begin the search of appointing a fresh manager. O'Neil is also emerging as a surprise contender, even though he would be a shock appointment given he was sacked by Wolves in the previous winter. The ex- West Ham United player is out of work which means Wolves would not need to pay any buyout fee. Related Subjects Premier League Soccer Wolves The club sack their manager following victory-less season opening PublishedEarlier today Points, pubs and the manager - the reasons a ideal partnership at Wolves turned sour PublishedRecently Additional on this story Most recent Wolves updates, insight and supporter opinions Submit questions regarding the team - what would you like to learn?