Wolves' temperamental marksman Khari Sharrieff is hanging up his boots - temporarily.

Sharrieff expects to make a comeback at some point in the future but for the time being the striker will be poaching the books - not the penalty area - as he embarks on a four-year educational course.

The 28 year-old player is striving to attain a Masters degree in business administration.

"It's a multitude of studies," said Sharrieff. "It's actually two different disciplines, the first is business while the second is communication."

Sharrieff currently holds a bachelor of science degree in inter-disciplinary studies - a certificate local referees may find startling as the lanky forward was involved in several run-ins with officials last season.

A former student at the University of South Carolina, where he holds the record for the most goals (29) scored in a single season, Sharrieff was named to the Division Two All-American team. He set the record in just 24 matches.

"Right now, I think that I am going to deal with my education," he explained. "Because I don't think that the public or whoever is in charge of football is really pushing to take the sport to the next level in Bermuda.

"The support base for guys that are in college should be an opportunity for them to feel wanted. However, we have many guys that go out there (overseas) and get exposed at a higher level because they have more time to concentrate on football but then Bermuda fails to pay any attention to these guys until a team comes along and then they want to snatch them up and take them away. That's not how you do it, you have to support them throughout the process."

Sharrieff also believes that no-one is looking out for the future of the game in Bermuda, hence his decision to return to the books and take care of his own future, though he does admit some admiration for the current BFA administration.

"I must say that I admire Larry Mussenden's direct approach in implementing a few strict measures into the sport," added Sharrieff. "He is educated and isn't afraid to take the bull by the horns.

"But for now I am taking care of my future. If I can help guys later down the road I will be willing to lend my support."

Coming off a bitter sweet 2001/02 campaign with Wolves, one which saw the Devonshire club win their first Dudley Eve trophy and then get relegated to the First Division, Sharrieff pondered whether he would ever suit up for Wolves again.

"I don't know if I will stay on at Wolves, but it's way too early for that right now."