Blackstock To Join Wednesday On Loan?

By Nicholas Rigg
October 10 2005

Southampton striker Dexter Blackstock is rumoured to be joining the Owls on a loan deal. It's well known that Wednesday boss Paul Sturrock has been chasing a number of strikers to help aid the Owls in their goal crisis, and Sturrock worked with Blackstock during his stint with the saints.

Dexter Blackstock is rumoured to be signing for Wednesday on loan.

Blackstock was signed from Oxford and has appeared three times for the Saints this season scoring one goal in the league cup against Southend.

He worked with Sturrock during his stint on the south coast with Southampton and has recently broke in to the England Under-20 side, scoring recently against Holland in the sides 2-2 draw at Turf Moor.

Sturrock has already said that he is looking for two strikers to fill the void left by injured Steve Maclean and Drew Talbot, and the recently departed Adam Proudlock.

Blackstock is a quick and powerful left-footed forward and fits the bill. Sturrock has already said that he is looking for two players - one who is quick and one who is powerful.