🔗 Share this article Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil Included in Wolves Head Coach Contenders Rob Edwards together with O'Neil both have past connections with Wolves Published8 minutes ago Rob Edwards along with Gary O'Neil represent the early names in the frame to succeed the former manager as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers. The previous coach was sacked on Sunday after the squad's 10-match without a victory beginning to the Premier League season. And Edwards and O'Neil - both of who have previous associations to the club - are among the options to be considered by the club leadership. Edwards is presently at Middlesbrough, which would pose a possible obstacle 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 said to be a strong candidate for the position. The 42-year-old is said to have backing from the Wolves directors as they start the process of appointing a fresh head coach. O'Neil is additionally emerging as a unexpected candidate, even though he would be a shock choice given he was sacked by Wolves in December last year. The former West Ham midfielder is currently unemployed meaning Wolves would not need to pay any buyout fee. Related Subjects Top Division Football Wolves The club sack Pereira after victory-less season start ReleasedEarlier today Results, pubs and Pereira - the reasons a ideal partnership at the club deteriorated PublishedRecently More coverage Latest Wolves updates, analysis and fan views Ask about the team - what do you want to know?