Kevin Dabrowski shared his love for Hibs after making his debut for the club in the Edinburgh derby.
The Polish goalkeeper found out at midday on Tuesday that he'd be making his first team bow that evening.
Shaun Maloney made the decision to start Dabrowski after Matt Macey was ruled out through injury.
And he turned in an outstanding performance to keep Hearts at bay in the goalless draw.
The 23-year-old, whose real name is Maciej, produced three big second half saves to prevent the visitors breaking the deadlock.
He was almost overcome with emotion after full-time as he spoke to the media.
"I am very emotional," he said.
"I have been at Hibs for more than five years from the time I had the chance to be on the pitch for the very first time when I was 18, I said to myself that this is a perfect club for me to one day become a first team player.
"I am happy that it has eventually happened and I am now a first team player but it was not easy. I have been sent out on loans a couple of times, to Cowdenbeath and Dumbarton and I did a really good job.
"That gave me a very good argument for playing for the first team because I feel I have done everything that I was asked to do. But, before now I still hadn't had the chance.
"It was a bit frustrating because I have been on the bench for 50, maybe 60 games and not been used.
"That was really difficult for me and I had to fight with myself, mentally, because many people would have wanted to leave but I am just in love with Hibs.
"The club is my second home and I sacrificed everything to be here and the way I have been treated as well by the fans, I just wanted to thank them and, one day, show them on the pitch that they have give me the energy to train every day and I am happy that I have had that chance and that I was ready for it."
