Goalkeeper Graham Stack sheds some light on what makes him tick in First 11 - a series exclusive to www.hibernianfc.co.uk - and talks about scoring a penalty at the North Bank, facing Brazilian playmakers and also discusses his skills on the turntables.

Still recovering from an eye injury which ruled him out for the final four matches of last season, Stack is eyeing a first team return at the start of the forthcoming campaign and you can watch him at the new-look Easter Road next term by signing up for a 2010/2011 Season Ticket package (click here for more details).

First club you ever played for?

I played for St Josephs in Harrow and started playing for QPR when I was eight years old. Then after QPR I moved to Arsenal when I was 14.

First position you ever played in?

I was captain of my school as a midfielder, I played for my borough as a goalkeeper and I played for my county as a centre-half. I focused on becoming a goalkeeper when I went on a Bob Wilson Goalkeeping Course which was a residential course over the summer. I was 13 at the time and before that I had already played for Arsenal - both in goal and on pitch.
It was getting closer to the stage where Arsenal wanted me to make a decision as to where I wanted to play and it was after Bob Wilson recommended to my dad and Arsenal's youth development officer that I should be a keeper.

First time you thought you would play football professionally?

I knew all along that I wanted to be a footballer. Even when we had careers options at school when you had to decide which courses and exams you wanted to do, I always said I was going to be a footballer. The response to that was: 'Don't be silly'. But I was always determined to do it.
Perhaps I was a little naive looking back, but that was what I always wanted to do and luckily I've been able to do it.

Most memorable goal?

I remember making my debut for Arsenal against Rotherham in the League Cup at Highbury and scored a penalty in a shoot-out and also saved one, so that was memorable. So scoring a penalty at the North Bank at Highbury is my most memorable goal.

Most difficult opponent?

Juninho. I played against him when he was at Middlesbrough; it was in the semi-finals of the League Cup, he scored and he was just a magician. You just never knew what to expect from him. He was the stand-out player and was also someone I had admired growing up.

Greatest ever achievement?

There have been a few highlights so far. Being part of Arsenal's 'Invincibles' team, who went 49 games unbeaten - I think I was involved in near-on 40 of them. Looking back, I took it for granted being part of that team. I was the number two goalkeeper for the whole of that season.

Getting called up for the Republic of Ireland for the game against Brazil at Lansdowne Road and I was on the bench - that is a nice memory. Getting promoted with Reading into the Premiership was another highlight. Playing in the UEFA Cup with Millwall was again another great achievement and is probably the best so far.

Greatest ever holiday?

Las Vegas - I've been there with the missus and with the lads.

Greatest film ever seen?

Braveheart or Gladiator.

Best stadium you have ever played in?

Anfield because the Kop makes so much noise.

Biggest influence on your career so far?

My Dad and my wife.

Main hobby away from football?

DJing and playing poker. I have DJed at the 'Twice as Nice' club in London and I also played at the pre-awards party at the PFA Awards Night in London.

When I was about 16, my mates were all involved in 'pirate' radio. I've always been a massive house music lover and I'm going to Ibiza again this year. Music is a big part of my life - I've got decks and collect records.