'The Axe' was set for Sheffield United

Last updated : 05 February 2009 By Andy
The South Africa international was wanted on loan by the Blades and Rovers had agreed to let him go towards the end of the transfer window.

But Allardyce suffered injuries to his squad so the Axe's services were needed and he played against Sunderland, scoring his first goal for two years.

"That was all done and dusted but Blackburn had a couple of injuries and he had to stay," Blackwell told Radio Sheffield.

"He is a player we lost out on and he was the one that was at the game with us at Preston on Saturday."