Having had no transfer for the last 20 months, the booters -- who have apparently have lost confidence on the top brass -- expressed their worries both to the press and the Bangladesh Football Federa-tion (BFF) yesterday.

They submitted a memorandum to the BFF president and had a meeting with BFF's deputy general secretary Manzoor Hossain Malu at the BFF House, demanding quick action.

They also vowed to stop all football activities if the transfer does not begin on schedule.

The BFF has announced a two-month long transfer for the inaugural Professional Football League from September 1 after two delays. But the footballers fear that the latest date could well be postponed as they have not seen any real momentum yet.

"We are afraid that the transfer could again be delayed. But this is our only source of income and we have been patiently waiting for nearly two years. If we are betrayed again, we will go for all out action. We don't have any other way but to revolt and stop playing," told national football captain Arif Khan Joy.

"We have handed over the memorandum to the deputy general secretary and he has ensured us that the BFF will begin the transfer process in due time," Joy added.

"That leaves us with no other choice but to wait till September. We have been playing for the national teams and in domestic tournaments but club football keeps us alive. We have to think about all the footballers of the country who are on the verge of breaking down," lamented the shaven-headed defensive mid-fielder who recently shelved his retirement decision to serve the national team.

"Malu (bhai) has told us to concentrate on playing football and prepare for the transfer. We will do that but if the federation fails again, we will go our own way," warned Joy.

The last transfer was held in December 2004 and this is the second time the footballers had to go this far to discuss the issue with federation officials but the BFF deputy general secretary thinks it would not happen again.

"We've had to delay the transfer due to the unavailability of the Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS), where the Pro league will be launched in November," said Malu dismissing accusations that a certain club have influenced the BFF in doing so.

"I tried to make the players understand the situation and I believe they are convinced now that there is no ill intention about the delays. The transfer is not only for the players but it is also the requirement of the day for clubs and organisers. Everyone is victimised.

"The works at the BNS will start within a few days and we have got the assurance that the National Sports Council will hand over the venue to us by October. So there would be no problem to start the Pro League in November and the transfer from September," he added.