The Seasiders appointed Mick McCarthy on a short-term basis until the end of the season in January following the sacking of Michael Appleton, but McCarthy himself departed last week following a poor run of results.
Dobbie has been tasked with overseeing matters for the final five games of the season, having taken charge of his first fixture at the weekend in the defeat to Luton.
But it’s hoped a permanent head coach will be installed once the season ends to help start the rebuild at Bloomfield Road following what has been a challenging campaign in the Championship.
Here’s the latest bookies’ odds according to BetVictor...
7. Lee Bowyer - 12/1
Remained out of work since July of last year, where he was sacked by Birmingham after an indifferent spell. Another one that is unlikely. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
8. Dave Challinor - 12/1
Has done a remarkable job with his former club Stockport County and knows this area well having previously managed AFC Fylde. Not an awful shout. Photo: Getty
9. Ian Evatt - 10/1
It would go down well with supporters for obvious reasons, but it's seems doubtful Evo would leave Bolton at this moment in time. Photo: CameraSport - Jake Kirkman
10. Stephen Dobbie - 6/1
He has the position as interim boss at this moment in time and if he impresses, who knows? He's certainly done a sterling job with the development squad. Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns
11. Neil Critchley - 4/1
He guided Blackpool to promotion from League One in his first spell, so it's only natural he will be linked. But it would be a decision that could split the fanbase in half. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
12. Karl Robinson - 4/1
A surprise favourite perhaps. He did a good job at Oxford over a number of years and Blackpool previously held interest, but he was sacked back in February after leaving the U's in trouble. Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Vaughan