Richard Calderon has decided to quit as Bermuda Football Association (BFA) president after less than two years at the helm.

He told the association's executive committee on Monday night that he would stand down at their next Annual General Meeting in September.

His predecessor, Larry Mussenden, and PHC vice-president Mark Wade have emerged as the early front-runners to replace the soon to be outgoing president.

In a statement yesterday, Calderon said he wanted to dedicate more time to his new job following a recent change of employment, although it is understood he has become increasingly frustrated with aspects of the presidency.

"A recent change in employment and the demands of my new position has required that I step down from my role as the president of the Bermuda Football Association (BFA), effective the night of the BFA's Annual General Meeting, scheduled for late September, 2010," read the statement.

"It has been a genuine pleasure to serve in this capacity over the past two years and while there remains work to be completed, I leave with the knowledge that much has been accomplished over this period and that the foundation and road map has been laid for my successor and new executive to build on.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the BFA's fine staff of professionals ably led by the general secretary, David Sabir. Equally, it has been my pleasure to work with the BFA executives who generously volunteer their time to serve football."

Not as visible or as vocal as Mussenden, Calderon has preferred to remain in the shadows, a stance which often brought criticism from some corners of the football fraternity.

While the colourful and outspoken Mussenden seemed to relish the media spotlight, Calderon has been far more economical with his words publicly, leaving Sabir and technical director Derek Broadley to handle much of the day-to-day media.

Over the past few months, however, it is believed Calderon and Broadley's once close relationship has become strained with the lines of communication between the pair not as open as they had been.

In a rare interview with this newspaper in October, 2009, Calderon defended his low-key leadership and 'quiet man' image.

He said: "One of the criticisms of the previous president was that he was too visible, possibly coming from the same critics.

"From the very beginning of my tenure I made it known to all of the press corp that there would be two spokespersons for the BFA; David Sabir, our general secretary, and Derek Broadley, our technical director.

"And while I am not opposed to speaking to the press, I don't see the necessity of weighing in on all football matters."

Back in 2008, Calderon stormed to victory at the BFA's presidential election as he blew Mussenden out of the water by a sobering 15 to 6 margin.

After his landslide win he said: "One of the things a lot of the affiliates heard from us was that we are going to be inclusive and not bring stuff to them after the fact.

"We assured them that before we move forward on any major item they (affiliates) would be at the table to be able to give their input which I think is a difference from the way things have been done thus far."

Also voted onto the BFA executive council at that year's AGM was his twin brother Robert Calderon.