THE Pennine League have called an urgent meeting of all Premier Division and Championship Division clubs for next Tuesday at Elland WMC.

A major worry is that there are only seven clubs in the top flight, while, longer-term, the current leaders Drighlington have been accepted into the Kingstone Press National Conference League for next summer.

Division Three Wibsey Warriors have also had their NCL application approved for 2015, which also has implications, while some Pennine League clubs are alarmed at the loss of revenue and a loss of players through inactivity.

Meanwhile, Victoria Rangers coach John Hodgson faces a number of selection headaches on Saturday prior to the visit of undefeated Division One rivals West Leeds to the Eccleshill Sports ground.

Long-term absentees Jordan Walker and Scott Butler, who are out until after Christmas, have been joined on the injury list by Callum Smith (broken finger).

Alsio influential all-rounder Luke Harps and prop Ash Yarrow are carrying knocks which could result in the return of scrum half Oscar Woodhead.

It’s not all gloom and doom, however, with former Bradford Bull and Keighley Cougar Jordan Aitchison set to make his debut.

West Bowling will fancy their chances of climbing further up the Championship Division table at the expense of Bentley Good Companions at Emsley's Rec.

Former junior Gus Marshall, who can operate in the pack and at centre, returns after playing in Australia for several years, and he, together with forwards Olly Bartle and Jason Marshall, will add further steel to the squad against the Doncaster side who have won only once this term.

Queensbury coach Phil Gallagher regarded last week’s home draw against Illingworth as a point lost rather than a point gained. While delighted with his side’s unbeaten start, he is looking for a more clinical approach at New Earswick All Blacks.

Bury will miss hooker Greg Marriott, who has broken his hand, and drafts in Charlie Gallagher as his replacement.

Queensbury A have wingmen Josh Boulger and Dan Clark back in harness at West Craven Warriors in the opening round of the Andrew Bennett Memorial Trophy.

Odsal Sedbergh have a difficult task against Championship One leaders Doncaster Toll Bar, while Division Two Wyke go to Littleborough, hoping to break their duck against hosts who are also pointless so far.