Pat Fenlon: I’ve had 100 per cent support
Fenlon: has ben fully supported by the board. Picture: Greg Macvean
PAT Fenlon has revealed he was always convinced he’d get the full backing of the Hibs board as he began his whirlwind Easter Road revolution.
Pat Fenlon has revealed he was always convinced he’d get the full backing of the Hibs board as he began his whirlwind Easter Road revolution.
Over the course of January the new manager has vastly transformed the look of his squad with six players leaving and eight arriving, four of them on transfer deadline day.
First team regulars Matt Thornhill, Victor Palsson, Junior Agogo, Akpo Sodje and Michael Hart all left along with teenager David Crawford, the remainder of their existing contracts having, presumably, been “paid up.”
And what began as a trickle of replacements turned into a torrent, early transfer window signings Eoin Doyle and George Francomb joined by James McPake and Tom Soares before one-time Rangers target Jorge Claros, Pa Kujabi, Roy Donovan and Matt Doherty arrived within hours of each other.
All but Doyle and Kujabi, who signed 18-month contracts, were loan deals, Fenlon candidly admitting the immediate priority was to ensure Hibs’ survival in the SPL before he can focus on building for the longer term.
Although he tried the supporters’ patience in steadfastly insisting he’d only pursue players he felt could make a difference, Fenlon has expressed himself well satisfied with what he has achieved in terms of rebuilding his squad.
And, he insisted, the hectic activity ahead of the window closing was indicative of the backing he’d received from above, adamant that had never been in doubt.
He said: “Since I came here the backing from everyone has been first-class, there’s no complaints about that at all. Everyone has been 100 per cent behind what we are trying to do, that’s been fantastic.
“The important thing for the club at the moment is short term, it’s making sure we stay in the league and then have a bit of time to build things for the future. At the moment, though, we just need to stay focused on what our job is and that’s to try to get us up the table and progress in the cup.
“It’s important we get up the table and then we can look forward to next season.”
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Mixu 6-2
Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 11:37 AMWhen the saints go marching on.............................hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaah
The Yak Farmer
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:41 PM26 - ignore this bigoted fool.
Baldrick
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:22 PMI'm not sure this result will help Hibs in the long term. Avoiding relegation needs to be their focus. The Cup is an unfortunate distraction. Dunfermline strengthened considerably in the transfer window and they are my pick as the team to watch in the latter part of the season.
Mixu 6-2
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 06:34 PMHibs played like Brazil from the 70s.............................the first half was magic..........................weather is a downer.......................but the white suit has been pressed............................SAUNA SAUNA here he comes..............................7-0 6-2.............A win for stjohnstone would make my weekend....................................hahahahahahahahahahahahaha.
Highland Hibby
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 06:34 PM#20 Maybe not the Hearts ones...
Mixu 6-2
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 06:32 PMDriver driver stop the bus.......................................ding ding...................................
Mixu 6-2
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 06:31 PMNot had much to shout about lately.........................
Mixu 6-2
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 06:31 PMHahahahahahahahaha.....................
Heart of Midlothian fc
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 06:20 PMCongratulations Hibs on your well earned victory today. you sure wont get the usual windy lickers from hearts on tonight. well done hibs.
themanwith2brains
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 05:26 PMhammy the shanker, how come thr big team have sacked more managers than anyone else in last 5 yrs. is it because you are sh1te, nae money your owner selling everyone uncluding the tea lady, now its the stadium up for grabs. dont you listen to this guy, when he tells you even he disnae have a clue whats going on. now make sure you go along 2moro as it could be your last time in cup ever
leith keely
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 04:55 PM#3 jkm your`e the gunt pal, a 24 carat one at that, your last posting proves it.
VilIage Idiot
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 04:52 PMPapa Dick now arrived, street party in the snow.
VilIage Idiot
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 04:49 PMCelebration time in my house,
VilIage Idiot
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 04:26 PMGranny Breich now on the scene and is blootered, she has Scotland gear on.
VilIage Idiot
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 04:21 PMI cannot keep mummy and granny sheila from screaming, they are clad in Hibs stuff.
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