Ten tasks for Pat Fenlon

Avoid Rod’s axe

Nine managers in ten years tells its own story about the shelf-life of the Hibs job. Chairman Rod Petrie said yesterday he has faith Fenlon will become more of a permanent fixture, but time and results will tell.

Win over fans

Fenlon will be under no illusions his appointment will not have met with universal approval among the Easter Road support, some of whom expected a higher-profile arrival. Results and attractive football can get the doubters on his side.

Beat Hearts

The past two managers - Hughes and Calderwood - both failed to do so. Derby wins do wonders for a manager’s popularity.

Restore exciting football

Hibs fans appreciate stylish football, and it has been absent of late.

Improve off-field discipline

Too many court appearances and nightclub incidents have brought negative publicity to the club.

Sort out backroom team

Fenlon needs to address Billy Brown’s future, and quickly establish who he wants around him.

Nurture youth policy

A few more young players making the top-team breakthrough would be welcomed.

Show media savvy

Calderwood often looked an awkward customer dealing with the media, and Fenlon has a good opportunity to show himself and the club in a positive light.

Avoid links with jobs at Forest and Birmingham!

The will-he-won’t-he-leave saga surrounding Calderwood in the summer did Fenlon’s predecessor no favours and lessons can be learned.

Win the Scottish Cup

There were Irishmen galore at the club when the silverware was last secured in 1902, so it stands to reason Dubliner Fenlon will deliver...