Edwards and Gary O'Neil Among Wolves Head Coach Candidates

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Rob Edwards and O'Neil are two of the early candidates under consideration to replace the former manager as head coach of Wolves.

The previous coach was sacked on Sunday following the team's 10-match winless beginning to the Premier League season.

Furthermore Edwards and O'Neil - each of whom have previous associations to the club - are among the options to be evaluated by the Wolves leadership.

The manager is presently at Middlesbrough, which would create a possible hurdle to his hiring at Wolves' stadium.

However the ex- Luton Town manager - who made over a century of appearances for Wolves during his time as a player - is considered a leading candidate for the position.

The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys backing from the Wolves board as they start the process of appointing a fresh manager.

O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise candidate, even though he would be a shock appointment considering he was sacked by Wolves in December last year.

The former West Ham United midfielder is currently unemployed meaning Wolves would not be required to provide any compensation.

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