Edwards and Gary O'Neil Included in Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Candidates

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Edwards along with Gary O'Neil represent the initial names in the frame to succeed Vitor Pereira as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The previous coach was sacked on the weekend following the squad's 10-match winless beginning to the top-flight campaign.

Furthermore both candidates - each of whom have historic links to the team - are part of the names to be considered by the Wolves ownership.

The manager is presently at Middlesbrough, which would create a possible hurdle to his appointment at Molineux.

Nevertheless the former Luton Town manager - who played over a century of appearances for Wolves during his time as a player - is said to be a leading contender for the vacancy.

The 42-year-old is said to have support from the club board as they begin the process of appointing a fresh manager.

Gary O'Neil is additionally emerging as a surprise contender, although he would be a surprising choice given he was released by Wolves in the previous winter.

The ex- West Ham United player is out of work meaning the club would not need to pay any compensation.

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