Edwards and O’Neil among Wolves contenders

One of the first names to be considered for the Wolves manager position is Vitor Pereira, with Rob Edwards and Gary O’Neil.

Following a 10-game winless Premier League season, the team fired Pereira on Sunday.

And the Wolves’ ownership is considering names like Edwards and O’Neil, both of whom have historical ties to the club.

Due to his current employment at Middlesbrough, Edwards might find it difficult to get a job there.

However, it is said that the former Luton head coach, who made over 100 appearances for Wolves during his playing career, is a strong candidate for the position.

As Wolves begin the selection process for a new head coach, the 42-year-old is said to have received board support.

O’Neil, 42, is also emerging as a potential surprise candidate, despite the fact that Wolves fired him in December of last year.

For Edwards, a former first-team coach at Molineux, there hasn’t been a communication with Middlesbrough.

Former England international Carrick, who is out of work and another player reportedly being considered, has not yet been contacted, and Edwards took Michael Carrick’s place at Riverside Stadium in the summer.

Wolves’ eighth top-flight victory came on Saturday against Fulham, who defeated them 3-3.

They are eight points clear of Burnley, who is 17th, at the bottom of the table.

In September, Pereira assumed control of the company and signed a new three-year contract in December 2024.

The Portuguese captioned the Instagram post, “It has been a privilege to lead the Wolverhampton Wanderers and have a special relationship with this team and its supporters.

I want to thank the club’s owners for their support, the players for their hard work and commitment over the past few months, and the entire staff for helping me feel like a member of the family.