Soccer:Dunfermline were tonight relegated from the Clydesdale Bank Premier League after an early implosion helped Pat Fenlon's Hibernian triumph at Easter Road.

The Pars conceded three times in the opening 15 minutes as Matt Doherty exposed their defensive failings, firstly heading in after five minutes before crossing for Eoin Doyle to apply the second six minutes later.

Garry O’Connor converted on his 29th birthday for his 16th goal of the season after Austin McCann fouled Paul Hanlon, who volleyed in a fourth after 81 minutes, although replays suggested the strike should not have been allowed.

The victory confirmed that Hibs would stay in the Scottish Premier League in what has been a testing first season in charge for former Bohemians manager, Fenlon.