Hibernian manager Pat Fenlon last night swooped to beat the UEFA deadline for player registration in Europa League games by securing Falkirk striker Lyle Taylor on an initial two-year deal.

There had been doubt cast over the liklihood of the transfer going through owing to the Bairns accepting a bid from Rotheram for Taylor's services. However the ex-kidderminster hitman insists that he's delighted to finally have sealed his big money move and take the next step in his career.

Taylor commented 'When I knew of Hibs, interest, there was only one club I wanted to be at. It's all here for a player, although I'm not convinced that the new east stand is the same height as the others. All you have to do is look at the training facilities on offer here. The manager who left the day after they opened must have been a right mong. Hopefully this move will provide me with the ideal platform to show Neil Lennon what I can do.'

Fenlon was also delighted to get his man and insisted that Taylor had been his first choice all along 'twas sum nites craic last night. Hows da form. top of the mornin to ya...ders like loads mor...to be sure to be sure.'