Alongside Steve Banks, the 42-year-old is set to oversee training at Squires Gate this week ahead of this weekend’s game away to Stockport County following the sacking of Steve Bruce.
Both figures know the Seasiders well, having represented the club as players and worked there as coaches for a number of years.
Dobbie had four loan spells on the Fylde Coast before returning behind-the-scenes – with his various roles seeing him work with the development squad as well as being part of the first-team backroom staff for the past 13 months.
He also had a previous taste of taking charge on an interim basis back in 2023 following the sacking of Mick McCarthy, and oversaw six games in total.
The retired striker’s last outing as caretaker head coach was a 1-0 victory over Norwich City at Carrow Road – which was Blackpool’s final game in the Championship.
Here’s a look at who started for the Seasiders that day in a 4-2-3-1 formation:
7. Charlie Patino
Following his loan with Blackpool in the 2022/23 season, Arsenal sent Charlie Patino out to Swansea City for the following campaign, before allowing him to leave permanently for Deportivo de La Coruña last summer. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
8. Josh Bowler
Josh Bowler returned to Blackpool on Deadline Day, but hasn't been able to impress during his third stint in Tangerine so far. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
9. Sonny Carey
Sonny Carey produced the best form of his career under Steve Bruce last season, which caught the eye of others. With his contract at Bloomfield Road coming to an end, the midfielder turned down an offer from the Seasiders to join Charlton Athletic back in June. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
10. CJ Hamilton
CJ Hamilton remains a regular for Blackpool, and scored the final goals of Steve Bruce's time in charge of the club. Photo: Gareth Evans
11. Morgan Rogers
Morgan Rogers spent the second half of 2022/23 season with the Seasiders on loan from Manchester City. He departed the Etihad for Middlesbrough in the summer of 2023, but was snapped up by Aston Villa six months later, where he has impressed. In the past 12 months, the 22-year-old has played in the Champions League and featured for the England senior team. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
12. SUB: Chris Maxwell
Chris Maxwell, who made 114 appearances during his time with Blackpool, recently ended his career with Huddersfield Town, after being forced to retire due to injury. Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns