Spurs face probably their most difficult game of this Europa League phase as they reach the half-way stage unbeaten with three wins, and in second place in the 36-team table. Galatasary are one of another eight unbeaten sides and sit in fifth place.

Istanbul is a beautiful city but historically a difficult place for fans to visit, and those Spurs fans attending face strict conditions regarding where to go, where to be collected, and their passage to and from the ground. Galatasary are based on the European side of a unique capital which strides two continents across The Bosphorus.

Galatasary are another team we have never faced previously in senior competition. They sit top of the Turkish "Super Lig," unbeaten after 10 games. Their last defeat was away and at home to Young Boys in the Champions League play-off round............

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It was fitting that Dominic Solanke proved a trump card for Tottenham yesterday at the start of the US Presidential voting week. He was elected Man of the Match against an Aston Villa team that has been whacking all comers.

Back-to-back victories over form sides Man City and Villa may not take Spurs to the White House but it's the sort of form that could at last end the silverware search.

Dominant Dom might easily have had a hat-trick as he showed (dare I say) Harry Kane style finishing and all-round enthusiasm and expertise........

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The first half was tight and Villa's goal was the only shot on target. Villa looked perhaps the better prospect for the second half. One thing we have learned in the Premier League this season is that Spurs' performance can fluctuate wildly between two halves of the same game. So it came to pass. Spurs were transformed in the second half, performed outstandingly though the win wasn't confirmed until the last fifteen minutes.........

Full report by Declan Mulcahy here...

Two superb first half goals (one by Timo Werner!) were enough to see Spurs past Premier League leaders (and Champions) Manchester City to reach a December quarter-final against the other Manchester side, who, led by interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy, beat Leicester 5-2 last night. This was City's first defeat of the season.

A good home crowd were presented with an entertaining game. Spurs definitely fielded the stronger side, but City included three current England Internationals blended with other internationals and some youth with O'Reilly and McAtee in central midfield positions. Pep had to make a late change to his starting line-up with Dias replacing Akanji at a late warm-up stage. Erling Haaland was not used and remained on the bench. Two other teenagers (Simpson-Pusey and Wright) were also given outings........

Full report here...

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Spurs came into this game having won three of their last four league matches. Crystal Palace had equalled their worst ever start to a Premier League season losing five out of eight games drawing the other three. Based on form Spurs were expected to take the points. However Spurs are unpredictable when it comes to league games. Thus it came to pass that Palace gained their first win of the season which was deserved in a very poor match.

Ange Postecoglou made one change from the team which beat West Ham United last weekend. Mikey Moore made his full Premier League debut replacing the injured Heung-min Son based on his fine midweek performance against AZ Alkmaar. The only two players who started all three matches were Udogie and Maddison while Moore started the last two, so tiredness should not have been a factor in today's performance.......

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Ange Postecoglou made a bold, confident team selection for the visit of AZ Alkmaar with 9 changes to the starting line-up following last Saturday's London Derby win over West Ham. Only James Maddison (wearing the captain's armband) and Destiny Udogie survived of Saturday's eleven. The "B" team succeeded - just!

Fraser Forster made his second appearance of the season and was required to make several good saves. 17-year-old Mikey Moore made his second senior start (having also started in our last Europa League game against Ferencvaros), and when he switched to the left for the second half, dazzled with some fine wing wizardry. Mikey was regaled as "one of our own" and heartily applauded when he was replaced late on by the returning Wilson Odobert.

Richarlison was given his first start of the season, and after "discussion" with Maddison, he was awarded the honour of taking Spurs' decisive penalty kick. He too was warmly applauded when replaced by Solanke...........

Full report here...

After the poor second half against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League two weeks ago, when having led 2-0 at half time Spurs conceded three goals in the second half and lost, a strong response was needed. Spurs displayed the necessary character today.

The first half was somewhat tentative. Spurs conceded an early goal but drew level before the interval. After a significant change at the break Spurs overwhelmed the Hammers winning 4-1. They are now in seventh place in the Premier League table just four points off the top four..........

Full report by Declan Mulcahy here...

The most epic thread on The Spurs Odyssey message board was one which started in 2010. This provided the history of our new stadium applications (including the thankfully unsuccessful bid for the Olympic Stadium) right up to the present day with images of the completed new stadium. In the early hours of Saturday 20th October, 2018, our stadium thread reached 1,000 pages! There is a genuine community feel about the board, which is moderated.

Every Spurs match is covered with excellent threads, which feature images and stats from previous games. There is so much to enjoy about the message board which also has an off-topic section where non-football matters are discussed.

There is also a great archive of filed material with links to some great Spurs history and goals.

If you would like to become even more involved, then please e-mail me (webmaster@spursodyssey.com) stating your full name, address (Town and Country will suffice!) and desired user name, and I will do the rest.

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