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:
13. SUB: Alex Lankshear
Alex Lankshear was released by Blackpool at the start of the summer, and is now with Boston United. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
14. SUB: James Husband
James Husband is still with the Seasiders and is currently club captain, but is out of action until December due to a hamstring injury. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
15. SUB: Tom Trybull
Tom Trybull departed Bloomfield Road by mutual consent one month into the 2023/24 campaign, and has since moved to Odense Boldklub in Denmark. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
16. SUB: Brad Holmes
Following eight senior appearances for the club, Brad Holmes departed the club last year. After initially spending time with Marine, the forward joined Curzon Ashton this summer. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
17. SUB: Rob Apter
On the back of his appearance off the bench against Norwich, Rob Apter went on to have a successful season on loan with Tranmere Rovers during the 2023/24 campaign, before becoming an established part of Steve Bruce's side last season. The 22-year-old's impressive displays in Tangerine saw him complete a move to Charlton Athletic for a big fee in the summer. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
18. SUB: Shayne Lavery
Shayne Lavery departed Blackpool at the end of his contract last summer, and went on to join Cambridge United - where he has been left frustrated by injuries. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker