Rob 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 head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Pereira was dismissed on Sunday following the team's ten-game without a victory beginning to the top-flight season.

And both candidates - both of who have historic associations to the club - are part of the options to be considered by the Wolves ownership.

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

Nevertheless the former Luton Town head coach - who made over a century of appearances for the club during his time as a player - is considered a leading candidate for the vacancy.

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

Gary O'Neil is additionally appearing as a surprise contender, although he would be a shock appointment given he was released by the club in the previous winter.

The former West Ham United midfielder is out of work meaning Wolves would not be required to provide any compensation.

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