Wolves Stare Down Shock Return to Form as Gary O'Neil Enters Advanced Talks for Job
Wolves are on the cusp of making a stunning comeback by appointing former head coach Gary O'Neil in a surprise move. The 42-year-old is said to be in advanced talks with the club, with sources suggesting that an announcement could be made within the next 48 hours.
O'Neil's return to Wolves comes after a tumultuous tenure which ended with his dismissal just last December. However, despite fan discontent and some concerning on-field results, O'Neil departed the club on amicable terms, leaving the door open for a potential second chance.
Wolves are desperate to turn their season around following an alarming eight-game losing streak, during which they slumped to the bottom of the Premier League with just two points. The club has held positive discussions with O'Neil about his return to the role, and believe that he could be the catalyst for a much-needed resurgence.
One major change O'Neil is expected to implement if appointed is replacing his existing coaching staff. During his previous tenure, Wolves were particularly vulnerable at set pieces, an area they will need to strengthen to compete with the top teams in the league.
Meanwhile, another name that has been mentioned as potential candidate for the job is Middlesbrough's head coach Rob Edwards. An old boy at Wolves, Edwards made over 100 appearances for the club and coached in both the academy and first team before moving on. He also had a brief stint as caretaker boss in 2016.
However, Edwards is under contract with Boro until 2028, making him a more complicated hire than O'Neil. Despite this, Wolves are likely to consider his options if talks break down with the former head coach.
Wolves are on the cusp of making a stunning comeback by appointing former head coach Gary O'Neil in a surprise move. The 42-year-old is said to be in advanced talks with the club, with sources suggesting that an announcement could be made within the next 48 hours.
O'Neil's return to Wolves comes after a tumultuous tenure which ended with his dismissal just last December. However, despite fan discontent and some concerning on-field results, O'Neil departed the club on amicable terms, leaving the door open for a potential second chance.
Wolves are desperate to turn their season around following an alarming eight-game losing streak, during which they slumped to the bottom of the Premier League with just two points. The club has held positive discussions with O'Neil about his return to the role, and believe that he could be the catalyst for a much-needed resurgence.
One major change O'Neil is expected to implement if appointed is replacing his existing coaching staff. During his previous tenure, Wolves were particularly vulnerable at set pieces, an area they will need to strengthen to compete with the top teams in the league.
Meanwhile, another name that has been mentioned as potential candidate for the job is Middlesbrough's head coach Rob Edwards. An old boy at Wolves, Edwards made over 100 appearances for the club and coached in both the academy and first team before moving on. He also had a brief stint as caretaker boss in 2016.
However, Edwards is under contract with Boro until 2028, making him a more complicated hire than O'Neil. Despite this, Wolves are likely to consider his options if talks break down with the former head coach.
wolves have been so bad lately 
it's like they're stuck in neutral what's going on? o'neil coming back in seems like a decent move, he knew the club and stuff. but replacing all his coaching staff? that's a big ask 
they'll need to get some solid recruits in if they wanna compete with the top teams. edwards is an option tho, he's got experience at wolves, just gotta sort out that contract thingy 
hope they can make it happen
Gary O'Neil's return to Wolves is like a wolf pack in a circle - everyone's waiting for it to happen! 
! Wolves have been absolutely crushing it in defensive struggles, conceding 2.5 goals per game on average during that eight-game losing streak 
. That's insane for a team as well-funded as they are 
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! He's got a proven track record of changing things up and bringing out the best in players, especially at set pieces 
. If he can shore up that vulnerable defense, I think we'll see a huge turnaround 
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. They know what it takes to win, and they're not afraid to make tough decisions 
! Whether or not Edwards becomes a contender remains to be seen 
I'm curious to see how they'll implement changes, especially replacing that coaching staff. Maybe Edwards could be an option if talks with O'Neil stall? 
I'm kinda surprised they're giving Gary O'Neil another shot - he was let go last year and everyone hated it 
. But at the same time, Wolves are in a pretty bad spot right now, so if anyone can turn their season around, it's him. Replacing his coaching staff is gonna be key tho 
️, 'cause their set piece defense was really weak. Edwards would be another cool option though 
. Either way, I hope they can turn things around soon, Wolves fans are getting restless 
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gotta admit, wolves need all the help they can get right now... might be interesting to see how this plays out 
... don't get me wrong, he's a Wolves legend and all that, but eight losing streaks is a bit too much to shake off 
I mean, replacing them with O'Neil's existing crew might not be enough to turn things around 
. And then there's Rob Edwards... he's like a nice cup of tea 
- always a good idea, but would it actually work?