Gary O'Neil's position as Wolves manager remains vulnerable with the club actively weighing up possible replacements

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Gary O'Neil remains vulnerable as Wolves manager with the club actively weighing up possible replacements in recent weeks.

Wolves’ win over Southampton before the international break gave O’Neil a little breathing space though concern remains within the Molineux hierarchy about results and performances, despite handing him a new four-year deal close to the start of the campaign.

Even though there is a desire throughout the club for O’Neil to push through this negative period, Mail Sport understands Wolves have been conducting tentative discussions over who might succeed him. After Fulham, they take on Bournemouth, Everton and West Ham, following by meetings with promoted clubs Ipswich and Leicester before Christmas.

Ahead of Saturday’s clash with Marco Silva’s impressive Fulham side, Wolves are bottom of the table with six points from 11 games and the victory over Saints was their first of the campaign. 

Gary O'Neil's position as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers remains vulnerable

Although Wolves beat Southampton, the club are looking at other potential candidates

Prior to the 2-0 defeat of Russell Martin’s men, Wolves had won only one of their previous 20 league matches across this season and last, though they are unbeaten in their last three.

If O’Neil cannot turn around his fortunes, Wolves are keen to make a quick appointment to avoid the same messy situation that followed the sacking of Bruno Lage in October 2022. His successor, Julen Lopetegui, was not in place until December and Wolves played seven fixtures under caretaker boss Steve Davis.

Asked about his future before the international break, O’Neil said: ‘Not interested. It’s just a big win for the club. The win was not about me. A lot was made about me and my future by I’m really