Last Updated: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:11
Blackburn striker Maceo Rigters is hoping to be given a chance at Ewood Park after seeing a loan move to Kilmarnock fall through.
Rigters had been all set to seal a switch to the SPL side only for boss Sam Allardyce to halt the deal as he failed in his own search to add to his attacking options.
The Dutchman admits he was disappointed not to make the move to Rugby Park, but is hopeful he can now work his way into Allardyce's plans.
He said: "Blackburn and Kilmarnock had agreed a deal and I spoke to their manager Jimmy Calderwood. I was excited about scoring goals in the SPL, I had packed my things and I was ready to drive to Scotland when I received a call that I needed to wait,
"It was frustrating, I was ready to go but I was told that Sam Allardyce did not want me to go unless he brought in another experienced striker.
"Just after five o'clock the club told me that I could not go, I was devastated. But I now look at the positives, Sam Allardyce didn't want me to go and now it is up to me to break into the first team and show what I can do.
"This is a great opportunity for me, I proved at the Under-21 Championships (with Holland) that I can score goals and play well, now I need to prove that to the Blackburn fans.
"I have never really had a run of games since I came to England - now this is my chance. I have one year remaining on my deal at the end of the season so now I need to play well and look to extend my contract here."