Rob Edwards as well as Gary O'Neil Among Wolverhampton Wanderers Managerial Candidates

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

Pereira was dismissed on the weekend after the squad's ten-game winless start to the top-flight campaign.

Furthermore both candidates - each of whom have previous associations to the club - are among the options to be considered by the club leadership.

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

However the ex- Luton manager - who played over a century of games for the club during his playing career - is considered a leading contender for the position.

The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys backing from the club directors as they begin the process of hiring a fresh manager.

Gary O'Neil is additionally appearing as a unexpected candidate, even though he would be a shock appointment given he was sacked by the club in the previous winter.

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

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