Youngster Lewis Gillie admitted it was a dream come true to make his first team debut for Hibs at the weekend.
The 16-year-old came off the bench in the second half of the 3-0 Scottish Cup victory over Clydebank – replacing Kwon for the final 20 minutes of the match at Easter Road.
Speaking to hibernianfc.co.uk Gillie detailed his emotions in the lead-up to making his competitive debut.
“I am buzzing, it is one of the best feelings I have ever had.
“I was warming up on the sidelines and I just got told to be ready because I was coming on in five minutes.
“The Manager just wished me the best of luck and to keep it on the floor and I would be fine. I was nervous at first, but I knew once I made my first touch and first pass I would be okay.
“It was a surreal feeling; it was absolutely amazing. My family were all up in the stands, so I am sure it will be a proud day for them too.”
Gillie has been a prominent feature of Hibs U18s team this year and just 24 hours before making his first team debut, he scored in the 5-0 victory over Dundee United on Friday night.
“I got subbed off at half-time for the U18s on Friday and I was raging.” Gillie continued.
“But then when all the boys went out for the second half, I was told that I would be in the squad for Saturday – so that made me feel a bit better.
“Hopefully, I can kick on from here – it is my first time in the squad so it would be nice to make a couple more appearances and try and take it from there.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
