Jack Aitchison revealed that scoring for Celtic is something that he has been dreaming off all his life.
At 16 years and 71 days the bhoy from Fauldhouse became the youngest player ever to appear in a competitive game for the hoops.
After two minutes on the park he became the youngest ever Celtic scorer as he netted with his first touch for the final goal in a 7-0 hammering of Motherwell.
“It’s indescribable, an amazing feeling, to make my debut and score with my first touch,” Aitchison told Sky Sports. “The atmosphere after it was amazing.
“I was trying to hold my position in midfield then the ball was deflected, it ran for me and with my first touch I scored.
“I thought to try and take my time but things were going at 100/mph and it went in. As soon as I hit it I knew it was in, I just started running, after that it was just a dream come true.
“I’ve dreamt of this since I was a wee boy, on the bench I was told that I could make history, it’s brilliant, I can’t describe it.
GOAL! Jack Aitchison at 16 years and 71 days becomes Celtic’s youngest ever scorer! pic.twitter.com/wP0pTfAVRx
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Speaking after his final match in charge Ronny Deila said: “It was perfect, it was like something you dream of. It was a very good performance.
“There was a young team out there and they are the future of this club. We won 7-0 and it was a sunny day, which we don’t get often!
“As normal, there was a very good atmosphere so it was a perfect ending for me. It’s a very tough day for me. It’s hard to speak about, but I’m grateful to have been here. I learned so much. I have had two fantastic years and I’m just going to enjoy my new life. There will be new opportunities but these two years will always be special for me.
“Being in football is a lifestyle. You always look for improvement and you try to be ahead of things. After a week, my shoulders will go down and I might sleep for three weeks! It’s too much to take in just now.
“It will be a good memory. Most importantly, the players have done a fantastic job, I haven’t done anything on the pitch: this is not about me, it’s about Celtic. The fans have gone away happy on the last day of the season and that’s a good thing.”