Gary O'Neil in Line for Wolves Manager Role Again

Wolves considering Gary O'Neil return after Vitor Pereira sacking

Gary O'Neil's potential return to Wolves has been tipped after Vitor Pereira's exit.

Vitor Pereira's dismissal came after a disastrous start to the season, with Wolves accumulating just two points...

Gary O'Neil is reportedly in line for a sensational return to Wolverhampton Wanderers as the club considers him to replace the sacked Vitor Pereira. The 42-year-old former Wolves manager has been without a job since his dismissal last December.

According to reports from The Athletic's David Ornstein, O'Neil is being seriously considered for a return to Molineux, where he previously managed the team. If appointed, it would mark a dramatic U-turn for the club, which sacked him just 11 months ago and replaced him with Pereira.

Gary O’Neil is under consideration for a surprise return to Wolves.

O’Neil was sacked last December but is still held in high regard by Wolves’ owners and is one option considered.🐺

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— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) November 2, 2025

Vitor Pereira's dismissal came after a disastrous start to the season, with Wolves accumulating just two points and propping up the Premier League table. The club's worst-ever start to a campaign prompted the board to take drastic action.

According to reports, Middlesbrough's Rob Edwards and former Sunderland manager Michael Carrick are also being considered for the role. Gary O'Neil, however, is said to be a strong contender for a return to the club he previously managed.