Edwards as well as O'Neil Included in Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Contenders

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Rob Edwards and O'Neil are two of the early candidates in the frame to succeed the former manager as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The previous coach was dismissed on the weekend following the team's ten-game winless start to the top-flight campaign.

Furthermore Edwards and O'Neil - both of who have historic links to the club - are among the names to be evaluated by the Wolves leadership.

The manager is currently at another club, which would create a potential hurdle to his appointment at Molineux.

Nevertheless the ex- Luton manager - who made over a century of appearances for Wolves during his playing career - is said to be a leading contender for the vacancy.

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

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

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

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