Wolves Part Ways with Pereira as Search for New Head Coach Begins EXCCEPT: After a poor start to the Premier League season, Wolves have dismissed head coach Vitor Pereira, turning to former managers Gary O'Neil and Rob Edwards as potential successors.

Portuguese coach Vitor Pereira has been unexpectedly dismissed from his position as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers following a disastrous start to the Premier League campaign.

The decision comes just 45 days after Pereira signed a new three-year contract with the club, which had credited him with securing their top-flight status the previous season despite a similar slow beginning. Wolves' form under the former Porto boss has been abysmal, leaving them winless across all four major English divisions and languishing near the relegation zone.

Wolves suffered a further blow on Saturday with a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Fulham, bringing their tally of Premier League points to a mere two from their first ten matches. This achievement represents the worst possible start for the club in the top flight. Adding insult to injury, Pereira publicly acknowledged his team's deficiencies following the Fulham loss, describing the performance as "the worst" since taking charge.

The search for a replacement has identified Gary O'Neil as a potential candidate. The experienced manager, who previously coached Wolves from August 2023 to December 2024, is seen as an internal option given his familiarity with the club's operations, although his own tenure was ended prematurely the previous season.

Meanwhile, Rob Edwards, currently guiding Middlesbrough in the Championship where they sit second, is also being considered. Edwards brings valuable connections to the club, having enjoyed a lengthy playing career with Wolves, featuring over 100 times for the club.

This managerial change marks the fourth consecutive season where Wolves have replaced their head coach before the calendar year ends, following a run of poor results. The club's persistent struggles have reportedly prompted significant internal review, with chairman Jeff Shi facing scrutiny over the club's sporting direction following the rapid sacking of the recently rewarded Pereira.

"Today I felt my team physically were not in condition, not at the level to face Fulham," Pereira conceded after the Fulham defeat. "Tactically with some mistakes, technically we were not there at the best level, we lost a lot of passes."

The situation at Molineux is particularly concerning, as the club's failure to secure any wins in their opening 10 league games this season represents a new low. Historically, no Premier League club has ever survived the initial stages of a season with two points or fewer. The owners face a critical period to stabilize the club and prevent a potential drop from the top flight.