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

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Rob Edwards along with Gary O'Neil are two of the early names under consideration to succeed the former manager as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The previous coach was dismissed on the weekend after the squad's ten-game winless start to the Premier League campaign.

Furthermore both candidates - each of whom have historic associations to the club - are part of the options to be considered by the club ownership.

Edwards is presently at Middlesbrough, which would create a possible hurdle to his appointment at Wolves' stadium.

However the former Luton manager - who made more than 100 of appearances for the club during his time as a player - is said to be a leading candidate for the position.

The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys backing from the club board as they start the search of appointing a fresh head coach.

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

The former West Ham United player is currently unemployed which means Wolves would not be required to pay any compensation.

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