In an exclusive interview with The Spurs Web, Tottenham Hotspur legend Stephen Carr discussed his step up to the first team and how the relaxed atmosphere at the club helped him dive into his debut with ease.
Over the course of more than ten years with Tottenham, full-back Stephen Carr made 265 appearances for the Lilywhites, registering seven goals and seven assists (Transfermarkt).
Carr made his debut way back in September 1993, in a 2-2 draw against Ipswich Town. Coming off the bench, Carr was actually the youngest Spurs player to play in the Premier League for almost 20 years, before Dane Scarlett broke his record in 2021.
Stephen Carr didn’t feel any pressure at Spurs
Stephen Carr spoke exclusively to The Spurs Web, thanks to BoyleSports, who offer the latest Premier League odds. When asked about the atmosphere in the first team dressing room at the time, he explained how easy it was to step into the spotlight as a youngster making his debut for the club.
He said: “In the dressing room we had Colin Calderwood, who was always fun, and Justin Edinburgh as well, god rest his soul — he was brilliant, great to be around.
“There was no pressure as a youngster and everybody was really good with you. We were always having a laugh, always keeping it nice and chilled, until we got on the pitch, I found it very easy actually.
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“When people ask me about my debut I don’t remember being worried because the lads around you made you feel so relaxed. It’s really reassuring when you’re a young player.”
Spurs Web Opinion
Happy and relaxed players tend to put in good performances, and if you can take the pressure off a youngster making his debut then all the better. That atmosphere at the time clearly had a lasting effect on Stephen Carr, who remembers his debut so fondly even now.
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