Gary O'Neil Withdraws From Wolves Managerial Race

Gary O'Neil has withdrawn from consideration to return as Wolverhampton Wanderers manager after holding talks with the club and concluding the role was not right for him at this time. Wolves sacked Vitor Pereira after a 3-0 defeat to Fulham and sit bottom of the Premier League with two points from 10 games, prompting an urgent search for a new permanent manager. O'Neil, who was dismissed by Wolves in December 2024 and remains on a 12-month severance package, had been a leading candidate but faced opposition from the Supporters Trust and reported unease among some players about a re-appointment. The club will continue to explore alternatives, with Middlesbrough's Rob Edwards and former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag among the names linked to the job. Coaches Richard Walker and James Collins will oversee first-team training while Wolves pursue a replacement ahead of their trip to Chelsea.