 Dobbie had scored three goals in six matches for the "Swans" and he lost his first-team place due to picking up an injury and played only two more matches in 2009.On 1 February 2010, Dobbie signed on loan for Blackpool until the end of the 2009–10 season with a view to a permanent move after this loan spell.On 3 February 2010, Dobbie scored his first goal for the "Seasiders" on his debut in a 3–2 defeat to West Bromwich Albion at Bloomfield Road.