Edwards and Gary O'Neil Included in Wolves Head Coach Candidates

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Edwards along with O'Neil represent the early candidates in the frame to succeed the former manager as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The previous coach was sacked on the weekend after the squad's 10-match winless beginning to the top-flight campaign.

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

The manager is presently at Middlesbrough, which would pose a possible obstacle to his hiring at Molineux.

Nevertheless the former Luton Town manager - who made more than 100 of games for Wolves during his time as a player - is considered a leading candidate for the position.

The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys support from the Wolves directors as they begin the search of appointing a fresh manager.

Gary O'Neil is also appearing as a unexpected contender, even though he would be a surprising choice considering he was released by Wolves in December last year.

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

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