 Dobbie then had his first full appearance for the club versus Leicester City that ended time in a 2–1 defeat despite Dobbie scoring an 89th-minute goal.Three years later, Dobbie played 66 minutes in a 2–2 draw and was substituted in the second half for Ángel Martínez.Dobbie scored two goals in successive matches versus the Brighton and Wigan Athletic during April 2014 to help move the "Seasiders" above the relegation zone.