🔗 Share this article Rob Edwards as well as O'Neil Included in Wolves Head Coach Contenders Rob Edwards together with O'Neil both have past connections with the club PublishedJust moments ago Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil represent the early candidates under consideration to replace the former manager as head coach of Wolves. Pereira was dismissed on the weekend after the squad's 10-match winless beginning to the Premier League campaign. Furthermore both candidates - each of whom have previous links to the club - are among the options to be considered by the Wolves leadership. Edwards is presently at Middlesbrough, which would pose a potential obstacle to his appointment at Molineux. However the former Luton head coach - who played over a century of appearances for the club during his time as a player - is said to be a strong candidate for the position. The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys support from the Wolves board as they start the process of hiring a fresh head coach. Gary O'Neil is additionally emerging as a surprise candidate, even though he would be a shock choice considering he was released by the club in December last year. The ex- West Ham United player is out of work which means Wolves would not need to pay any compensation. Connected Subjects Premier League Football Wolverhampton Wanderers The club dismiss Pereira following victory-less season opening PublishedEarlier today Results, fan culture and Pereira - why a perfect partnership at the club turned sour Published1 hour ago More on this story Most recent club news, analysis and supporter opinions Submit questions about the team - what would you like to know?