Conroy says Fenlon can prove huge success with Hibs

PAT FENLON is expected to be confirmed today as the new manager of SPL side Hibernian.

The former Bohemians manager is understood to have agreed a three and a half year deal with the club to replace Colin Calderwood, who was last night confirmed as assistant manager to Chris Hughton at Birmingham City.

Having seen a proposed move to Dundee United fall through last year, Fenlon will relish the chance to prove himself in Scottish club football, though he knows he will have to hit the ground running to reassure Hibs supporters for whom the 42-year-old Dubliner - for all his glittering success as a player and manager in Ireland - arrives as an unknown quantity. But former Hibs star, Mick Conroy, who enjoyed huge career success with Celtic and Cork City, believes Fenlon has the strength of character to work his managerial magic at Easter Road.