began to level off, there appears another one brewing, this time in the camp of Coca-Cola First Division leaders North Village.

Raising questions of current team morale were a pair of incidents involving first team members, striker Philip Clarke and utility man Kevin Jennings.

Both are said to have refused to take the pitch during recent outings, resulting in an urgent meeting being called for last night to discuss the situation.

Jennings declined a request to suit up for last Sunday's match -- a 2-1 loss to Vasco -- while Clarke remained on the sidelines when asked to come on in a substitute role in Tuesday night's FA Cup loss to Boulevard.

The former was said to have balked at playing at left-back, a position he had held for at least two previous matches because of injuries to regulars, preferring instead a more attacking role.

However, the Clarke dilemma remains cloudy, although his banishment to the bench against the Blazers after an ineffective outing in a starting role the previous outing may have played a role in his displeasure with the coaching staff.

Ironically, Clarke had been asked to replace an injured Jennings, who, oddly enough was re-installed in midfield role, allowing college student Richard Todd to take his full-back slot.

Yesterday Village coach Andrew Bascome discounted suggestions of club turmoil, saying: "There's no problem, everything's cool.'' It is believed that both players apologised to Bascome and that harsh disciplinary action -- in the form of suspensions -- is unlikely.

Meanwhile, the fallout continued at Eagles with revelations of the length of the ban assessed by the club on alleged participants in the skirmish at Frog Lane following their FA Cup quarter-final tie against Devonshire Colts almost two weeks ago.

Sources within the west end club revealed that Anthony Basden, David Jones, Joseph Moniz and Kenny Basden have all been pre-empted from participating for the remainder of the season.

Kenny Basden, who disputed his sending off in the match, has been painted as the main instigator of the mini-riot, which resulted in 62-year-old Warrington Zuill being taken to hospital for various injuries he received.

It has also been learned that a clamp-down on team members over non-payment of dues was the reason for Eagles' inability to field a squad for their latest match against Wolves.

Club president Kenny Simmons remained tight-lipped regarding the situation.

"In due course I may decide to make a press release. I don't think it would be right to do so at this time,'' said Simmons.

Tonight witnesses a double header taking place at BAA field, with the semifinals of the women's Challenge Cup being contested.

Dandy Stars tackle current league leaders and favourites BAA Telecom in the opening encounter at 7 p.m., while defending champions Rude Girls appear to have a slightly easier road against Somerset Terminators.

The Alliance Division knockout semifinal scheduled for tomorrow between PHC and Dandy Town has been switched to Southampton Oval.