Rob Edwards as well as O'Neil Among Wolves Head Coach Contenders

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Edwards and O'Neil represent the early names in the frame to succeed the former manager as manager of Wolves.

Pereira was sacked on Sunday following the team's 10-match winless beginning to the top-flight campaign.

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

The manager is presently at Middlesbrough, which would create a potential obstacle to his appointment at Wolves' stadium.

Nevertheless the former Luton Town head coach - who made more than 100 of games for Wolves during his time as a player - is considered a strong candidate for the vacancy.

The 42-year-old is said to have support from the Wolves board as they begin the process of hiring a new manager.

O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise candidate, even though he would be a shock choice considering he was released by the club in the previous winter.

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

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