Hibernian have confirmed that manager Pat Fenlon has been sacked.

The Irish manager had been in charge of Hibs since 2011, leading the Edinburgh side to the Scottish Cup final in consecutive seasons, losing both.

Hibs lost a Scottish League Cup quarter-final to city rivals Hearts on Wednesday, piling pressure on former Shelbourne and Bohemians manager Fenlon who had seen his team humiliated 9 - 0 on aggregate at the hands of Malmo in the Europa League qualifiers.

The defeat to Hearts led to a protest by a group of Hibs fans. 

BREAKING NEWS: Hibernian can confirm that manager Pat Fenlon has left the club. More to follow

— Hibernian FC (@HibernianFCClub) November 1, 2013

Fenlon: "It is a difficult decision for me, but it is the right decision."

— Hibernian FC (@HibernianFCClub) November 1, 2013

Hibs are currently 7th in the Scottish Premier League.

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