Former Wolves manager Gary O'Neil has withdrawn from his bid to return as the club's boss, marking a surprise turn of events after coming close to agreeing terms. The 42-year-old had been considered for the role 11 months after being sacked by Wolves last December following a dismal start to the season.
Sources close to O'Neil have revealed that a significant part of his deal had been agreed with Wolves, but he has now decided not to pursue it further. This decision comes as no surprise given O'Neil's statements earlier in the year, where he said he would not entertain a comeback at the start of the year.
O'Neil's withdrawal from the running marks an internal surprise, particularly given his close ties with Wolves and executive chairman Jeff Shi. The club has struggled to make progress since O'Neil's departure, with Wolves sitting bottom of the Premier League table after 10 games without a win.
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is now being considered as a potential candidate to replace Pereira, although other names are also still in the mix. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards has said he will not entertain speculation about his own future at Middlesbrough due to their current focus on turning things around after a disappointing start to the season.
O'Neil's decision to pull out of the running for Wolves manager highlights the challenges facing any potential candidate looking to return to the club. With the players that O'Neil valued most, including Matheus Cunha and Nelson Semedo, now departed, it remains to be seen whether Wolves can succeed under a new manager without those key players.
The situation at Middlesbrough has also thrown up some interesting questions about Edwards' future at the club. With his current employment potentially limiting his options, there are whispers of a significant compensation fee that Boro would need to pay in order for him to leave. For now, however, Edwards is focusing on turning things around at the Riverside Stadium, with a big game against Leicester City coming up this weekend.
Sources close to O'Neil have revealed that a significant part of his deal had been agreed with Wolves, but he has now decided not to pursue it further. This decision comes as no surprise given O'Neil's statements earlier in the year, where he said he would not entertain a comeback at the start of the year.
O'Neil's withdrawal from the running marks an internal surprise, particularly given his close ties with Wolves and executive chairman Jeff Shi. The club has struggled to make progress since O'Neil's departure, with Wolves sitting bottom of the Premier League table after 10 games without a win.
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is now being considered as a potential candidate to replace Pereira, although other names are also still in the mix. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards has said he will not entertain speculation about his own future at Middlesbrough due to their current focus on turning things around after a disappointing start to the season.
O'Neil's decision to pull out of the running for Wolves manager highlights the challenges facing any potential candidate looking to return to the club. With the players that O'Neil valued most, including Matheus Cunha and Nelson Semedo, now departed, it remains to be seen whether Wolves can succeed under a new manager without those key players.
The situation at Middlesbrough has also thrown up some interesting questions about Edwards' future at the club. With his current employment potentially limiting his options, there are whispers of a significant compensation fee that Boro would need to pay in order for him to leave. For now, however, Edwards is focusing on turning things around at the Riverside Stadium, with a big game against Leicester City coming up this weekend.
! I mean, i've been saying it for ages, wolves need someone w/ some actual experience behind them, not some young gun trying to do too much 
. ten Hag would be a great fit tho, he knows how to handle the pressure 
. but seriously, wolves are in shambles right now & it's gonna take more than just one person to turn that around 
. and edwards? idk what's going on w/ him, is he even happy at Middlesbrough or is he just trying 2 get out of there w/ a big payday 
. tbh, wolves' fans deserve better 
Gary O'Neil just pulled out of the mix... guess the club just can't seem to get it together 
Guess we'll have to wait and see how this all shakes out!
Gary O'Neil was literally the only one who could save wolves from total collapse lol imagine them struggling even more with whoever gets hired next... Erik ten Hag seems like a decent option tho? 
but it's not like he can magically make wolves a top 6 team overnight 
i wish they'd just give him a chance to prove himself... and omg what's going on with edwards? 
. It's like they're playing with kids' teams or something 
. Poor Matheus Cunha and Nelson Semedo already gone? Yeah, that's what I thought 
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. I get that he said he wouldn't take the role at the start of the year but come on, you've got to be in it to win it, right? 
It's like, what's holding him back now? Did Wolves just mess up his deal? 
That's just a disaster. You need someone who's gonna shake things up and get those players back on track. Erik ten Hag sounds like a solid option, but what if he can't do it? 
. Can't blame him for knowing his team wasn't ready to take on a new manager. Erik ten Hag is a solid choice though 
, maybe he can turn things around at Wolves. And poor Middlesbrough 
Gary O'Neil withdrawing from Wolves manager bid is crazy talk! I mean, he was so close too, but like, he's all "I'm not interested" and then BAM, they offer him deal and he's out? 
... But seriously, Edwards at Middlesbrough is dealin with his own drama, so I feel for him 
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