Rob Edwards as well as Gary O'Neil Included in Wolverhampton Wanderers Head Coach Contenders

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Edwards and Gary O'Neil represent the initial candidates in the frame to succeed the former manager as head coach of Wolves.

The previous coach was dismissed on the weekend after the team's 10-match without a victory start to the Premier League campaign.

Furthermore both candidates - each of whom have historic links to the team - are part of the options to be evaluated by the club ownership.

Edwards is presently at another club, which would create a possible hurdle to his hiring at Molineux.

However the ex- Luton Town head coach - who played over a century of appearances for the club during his playing career - is said to be a strong candidate for the position.

The 42-year-old is reportedly enjoys support from the Wolves board as they begin the search of hiring a new manager.

O'Neil is additionally emerging as a surprise contender, even though he would be a surprising choice considering he was released by Wolves in December last year.

The ex- West Ham United midfielder is currently unemployed meaning Wolves would not need to provide any buyout fee.

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