Gillie Reflects On ‘Surreal’ First Team Debut
Academy prospect Lewis Gillie admitted it was a dream come true to make his Hibernian FC First Team debut at the weekend.
The 16-year-old came off the bench in the second half of our 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 the U18s team this year and just 24 hours before making his First Team debut, he scored in the wee Hibees 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.”