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New Wolves manager odds after Gary O'Neil u-turn as ex-defender and former Premier League manager among favourites

The search for Wolves' new head coach is continuing - after former boss Gary O'Neil pulled out of the chance to make a Molineux return.

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O'Neil surprisingly became the favourite to replace the sacked Vitor Pereira - less than a year on since the Portuguese coach actually replaced the ex-Bournemouth boss at Molineux.

However, despite negotiations taking place, it was revealed on Monday evening that O'Neil had pulled out of the race.

An Express & Star poll found huge opposition among supporters to the idea of bringing the former boss back to Molineux – less than a year after he was sacked with Wolves second bottom of the Premier League table.

Nearly 90 per cent of voters said they would not want the former Bournemouth boss back in charge at Molineux.

Now speculation continues over what direction Wolves will go in as they look to replace Pereira amid a relegation battle - with the club bottom of the Premier League table and without a league win all season.