1.   Newcastle Bohemians squandered a two-goal lead at home to fellow relegation candidates Cleator Moor Celtic and in the end were grateful for a share of the points.

2.   BLACKBURN, England -- Blackburn can extend its lead to eight points in the English Premier League with a victory over relegation candidate Crystal Palace.

3.   It must still play two relegation candidates, Sparta Rotterdam and Den Bosch and two teams in mid-table limbo, FC Utrecht and NEC Nijmegen.

4.   Southampton Saints goalkeeper Paul Jones was credited with a fine outing in the draw with relegation candidate Bolton.

5.   In France, league leaders Paris St Germain face relegation candidates Cannes.

6.   The other noteworthy match of the programme is the visit of Sunderland to fellow relegation candidates Middlesbrough, in what will be a passionate North Eastern derby.

7.   Meanwhile a victory over relegation candidates Slovenia -- who have yet to win -- would be enough to earn the Belgians a medal for the first time.

8.   Nigel Clough celebrated his home debut for Manchester City by giving them the lead against fellow relegation candidates Queens Park Rangers.

9.   Parma also have an easy match on paper against relegation candidates Cagliari.

10.   The former Celtic star has done a remarkable job, transforming virtually the same side from relegation candidates to force in Scottish football in a matter of months.