Hibernian chairman Rod Petrie today hailed Pat Fenlon as a winner and leader after the Irishman’s appointment as the Edinburgh club’s ninth manager in 10 years.

Hibernian have announced the appointment of Pat Fenlon as manager on a two-and-a-half year deal.

Hibernian's search for a new manager will start in earnest today after chairman Rod Petrie told shareholders at the club's AGM last night that he had received 40 applications for the post vacated by Colin Calderwood.