Summary

  • Howard makes string of impressive saves

  • Everton's first Euro match since 2010

  • Micah Richards makes Fiorentina debut

  • FT: Partizan Belgrade 0-0 Spurs

  • FT: Salzburg 2-2 Celtic

  1. Postpublished at 18:22 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    It is still Tottenham versus the Partizan fans for the most part with the Londoners hogging possession and enduring more jeers than tackles.

    Andros Townsend's flick narrowly fails to find team-mate Harry Kane in the box.

  2. Text us on 81111published at 18:19 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Sean, London via text: Is it just me, or do others think Aaron Lennon should drop down into the championship for confidence/form?

    Andrew via text: Someone has just told me that Tottenham are considered as favourites for the Europa League with the bookmakers at the moment. I know it's before we see the Champions League drop-outs entering the competition, but I still can't see why a defensively weak side like Spurs are being tipped as favourites.

  3. GOALpublished at 18:14 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Wakaso Muabarak scores for CelticImage source, Reuters

    Wakaso Mubarak marks his debut with a goal and it is a none-too-shabby strike either. Kris Commons top-pokes the ball into his path on the edge of the box and, with the ball running across him, the Ghanaian hits a crisp low diagonal shot into the bottom corner of the Salzburg goal.

  4. Postpublished at 18:13 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Virgil van Dijk shows some icy-cool composure at the back, selling a pair of Salzburg forwards a dummy before strolling away upfield.

  5. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 18:12 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Who would you like to in charge at Fulham?

    Rian Hoskins:, external Magath was kidding himself thinking just playing youngsters would get them through. Fulham should try and get Chris Hughton.

    And, which players would beenfit from playing abroad?

    Daniel:, external Why do English players need to go abroad? The English league is the most competitive, physical and exciting in the world.

  6. Postpublished at 18:12 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    BBC Scotland's Brian McLauchlin in the Red Bull Arena

    Salzburg's Andre Ramalho (left) challenges Celtic's Stefan ScepovicImage source, Reuters

    "Around 400 Celtic fans inside the Red Bull Arena for Salzburg v Celtic. Looks like a crowd of 15,000 and a warning for the visitors, Salzburg won all six of their group games in this competition last season."

  7. Postpublished at 18:12 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    The Partizan Belgrade fans are like that 3am workday party in the flat next door - maintaining a volume and duration of noise that you did not think was humanly possible.

    There have got a fine banner depicting some of the club's heros from the past for visuals as well.

    Tottenham are more than holding their own in the early stages though with Andros Townsend in particular looking bright.

  8. Postpublished at 18:07 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Celtic's Kris Commons has copped a flailing forearm in the face from Andreas Ulmer. Nothing deliberate in that. We are all friends here. And Commons is up and running again after rubbing it better.

  9. Postpublished at 18:06 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Tottenham are keeping the ball well in the early stages with Andros Townsend showing good strength to shrug off a defender.

  10. Text us on 81111published at 18:04 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Who would you like to see in charge at Fulham?

    Vaz, London: would love to see Tony Pulis at Fulham. Not too late to challenge for a play off place with the manager of the year.

    And who would you like to see back in the Premier League?

    Ali, Edinburgh: Would love to see Carlos Vela back in the Premier League soon. Completely unimpressed at Arsenal but has been fantastic at Real Sociedad. Dependant on the result of today's referendum, the Premier League would be more than welcome to chuck a few players 'abroad' to play in the Scottish leagues in the future! Goodness knows we could use them.

  11. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 18:03 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Tottenham close to a first-minute opener as Harry Kane gobbles up the leftovers from Jan Vertonghen's header in the Partizan box and hammers a shot against the apex of post and bar.

    The home fans didn't even break off their early choruses. Impressive.

  12. KICK-OFFpublished at 18:01 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Underway in both Serbia and Austria.

  13. Postpublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    It is certainly feisty in the Serbian capital. The home fans are indulging in some pretty well co-ordinated chanting/pointing and the volume cranks ever upwards. Spurs to kick off...

  14. Postpublished at 17:58 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    The teams stroll out onto the pitch at Stadion Salzburg bang on time. Scott Brown leads the Hoops with former Liverpool goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi among the hosts' ranks.

    You can also follow the action via the bespoke live text commentary here.

  15. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Tottenham on Twitter: , externalThe players came off the pitch to loud jeers from the home fans who are now cheering their starting XI as it is read out.

    Sounds like a Partizan crowd....

  16. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Dominic O'Caollai:, external Celtic need to watch out for Kevin Kampl. He is an unbelievable talent in this Salzburg side. Very tough away game.

  17. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    We asked who in British football you think would really benefit from a spell playing abroad and who we would benefit from seeing back in Blighty...

    Daniel Woodley:, external Young English players should go abroad for the experience. Jack Wilshere would greatly benefit from robust European leagues.

    Jack Wilshere of ArsenalImage source, Getty Images
  18. Postpublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Celtic's opponents tonight, FC Salzburg were once SV Austria Salzburg before they were bought by Austrian fizzy pop magnate Dietrich Mateschitz.

    Since then their traditional violet shirts have been changed to something more fitting the Red Bull brand, their club badge has transformed to something very similar to the logo and the club board is dominated by Mateschitz colleagues.

    You can also follow the action via the bespoke live text commentary here.

    Sadio ManeImage source, Getty Images
  19. Postpublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    TottenhamImage source, Getty Images

    Tottenham have won five of their last eight away games in Europe, drawing two and losing one.

  20. Rey-ning in Spainpublished at 17:34 British Summer Time 18 September 2014

    Jose Antonio ReyesImage source, EPA

    How about this fella?

    Jose Antonio Reyes, once a baby-faced Arsenal tyro, is now a 31-year-old Sevilla veteran.

    Where does the time go?

    He and his side continue their Europa League defence at home to Feyenoord in Group G tonight.

    Jose Antonio Reyes at ArsenalImage source, Getty Images