GARY O’NEIL is reportedly a contender to make a sensational return to Wolves after Vitor Pereira was sacked.
O’Neil was axed by the club last December after winning just two games in the 2023-24 season.
Ex-Wolves boss Gary O’Neil could be in line for a return to Molineux after Vitor Pereira’s sackingCredit: AP
O’Neil has been working as a pundit for Sky Sports since his axing last year
He has not managed since and has recently worked as a pundit for Sky Sports, being involved in their Monday Night Football coverage.
When he was sacked last year, the team were 19th at the time and had lost 11 matches, with the club deciding to replace him with Pereira.
The Portuguese boss would go on to keep Wolves in the Premier League by finishing 16th and recording 42 points.
But this campaign was a disaster for Pereira after failing to win any of his first ten matches and was .
And now Molineux chiefs are considering bringing O’Neil back to the club less than a year after sacking him, according to talkSport’s Ben Jacobs.
The report says O’Neil is still “held in high regard” by the club’s hierarchy and is one option being considered.
Meanwhile, the Athletic say that while O’Neil is being discussed by Wolves, boss is also in the frame.
However, Wolves would have to pay Boro compensation to get him out of his contract.
Pereira – who replaced O’Neil – failed to win a game this seasonCredit: PA Who are the favourites to replace Pereira?
Brendan Rogers – 2/1
Erik ten Hag – 2/1
Sergio Conceicao – 6/1
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – 10/1
Derek McInnes – 12/1
Frank Lampard – 12/1
Kevin Muscat – 12/1
Russell Martin – 14/1
Mark Robins – 14/1
Steven Gerrard – 14/1
*Courtesy of talkSPORT BET
It says former Boro boss is also being talked about internally and that an appointment is expected “sooner rather than later”.
Former Manchester United managers and have also been tipped for the role after their recent sackings by Besiktas and .
Other names linked with the post include and .
Wolves said Pereira was sacked because results “have fallen below acceptable standards”.
A statement read: “Wolves have parted company with head coach Vitor Pereira, after a winless start to the 2025-26 season.
“Upon his arrival at Molineux last December, Pereira and his coaches made an immediate impact, guiding the team to a successful second half of the Premier League campaign.
“However, results and performances this term have fallen below acceptable standards, and as a result a change in leadership was deemed necessary. All eight of Pereira’s backroom staff have also left the club.”
Wolves chief Jeff Shi added: “Vitor and his team worked tirelessly for Wolves and helped guide us through a challenging period last season, for which we are grateful.
“Unfortunately, the start to this season has been a disappointment and, despite our strong desire to give the head coach time and matches to find an improvement, we have reached a point where we must make a change.
“We thank Vitor and his staff for their efforts and wish them the very best for the future.”
