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Stephen Dobbie (born 5 December 1982) is a Scottish former professional footballer. He is currently first-team coach of Blackpool.

Key Information

He started his career in the 2002–03 season at Rangers, followed by spells at Hibernian and St Johnstone. His career was revived by a loan spell at Dumbarton in 2006, and he then scored 55 goals in 105 appearances for Queen of the South in his first spell at Palmerston Park, playing in the club's first-ever appearance in the Scottish Cup final in 2008.

Dobbie moved to Swansea City in 2009. The following year, he was loaned to Blackpool, with whom he won promotion to the Premier League via the 2010 play-offs. He achieved the same feat with Swansea, winning promotion to the Premier League via the 2011 play-offs. Dobbie was again loaned to Blackpool in 2012, and played in a third successive play-off final, this time as a runner-up. In 2012, he signed for Brighton & Hove Albion, before joining Crystal Palace, initially on loan, where he helped the Eagles to win promotion in 2013 to the Premier League.

Dobbie had a third spell on loan at Blackpool, and also played for Fleetwood Town and Bolton Wanderers, before returning to Scotland in August 2016 to sign for Queen of the South for a second spell. With the Doonhamers he scored a further 111 goals in 178 appearances. Overall, Dobbie scored 166 goals in 283 appearances. Dobbie is Queen of the South's second-highest goalscorer of all time and the club's record scorer for a single season (43 goals in the 2018–19 season). In 2021, after his release by Queen of the South, he made his return to Lancashire, signing for AFC Fylde in the National League North.

Club career

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Early career

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Dobbie was with Hearts at age group level before moving to Rangers when he was twelve years old.[1] At Rangers, he did not break into the first-team squad, despite being a prolific goalscorer in the reserves. In 2002, he was sent out on loan to Australian National Soccer League club Northern Spirit, scoring three goals in three league matches in the 2002–03 season. He was then transferred to Hibernian in 2003, having made no league appearances for the Ibrox club.

Hibernian

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Dobbie debuted for the Hibees on 9 August 2003 as an 85th-minute substitute in a 2–1 win over Dundee United at Tannadice. After five substitute appearances, he had his first start on 23 September 2003, scoring a hat-trick in a 9–0 win over Montrose in the second round of the 2003–04 Scottish League Cup.[2] His league debut arrived four days later in a 2–1 defeat to Celtic at Easter Road and scored his first league goal on 7 December 2003 in a 3–1 defeat to Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium.[3]

On 5 February 2004, in the semi-final of that season's Scottish League Cup at Hampden Park against Rangers, Dobbie scored the equalising goal in the 79th minute. The match ended 1–1 after extra time, and Hibs won 4–3 on penalties.[4] Despite this, Dobbie failed to win a regular place in the Hibernian first team as Garry O'Connor and Derek Riordan were preferred to him. He was a 70th-minute substitute in the 2004 Scottish League Cup Final defeat by Livingston; Hibs lost 2–0.[5]

Dobbie made a total of 33 appearances, scoring six goals that season. On 3 July 2004, he made his European debut in the second round of the 2004 UEFA Intertoto Cup, as a 76th-minute substitute in a 1–1 draw with Lithuanian A Lyga club Vėtra at Easter Road. Dobbie then started the 2004–05 season with Hibernian, with seven league appearances and five cup appearances.

St Johnstone

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A lack of opportunities at Hibernian under the management of Tony Mowbray meant that Dobbie was sent out on loan to Scottish First Division club St Johnstone on 26 January 2005.[6] He debuted on 19 March 2005, as a 57th-minute substitute in a 2–0 defeat to Ross County at McDiarmid Park.

He scored his first goal for Saints in a 4–0 win over Partick Thistle at Firhill on 16 April 2005. He had eight appearances for the club that season, scoring two goals. The transfer to the Perth club was made permanent in the 2005 close season,[7] with Dobbie making 27 appearances and scoring five goals in the 2005–06 season.

Dumbarton

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Dobbie struggled to hold down a regular place in the first team, and the following season he was loaned out to Scottish Third Division club Dumbarton,[8] where he found some form, scoring ten goals in seventeen league matches. Dobbie debuted on 19 August 2006 in a single-goal defeat to Queen's Park at Hampden Park.[8]

His first goal arrived in his second match for the club in a 3–1 defeat to Inverness Caledonian Thistle at the Caledonian Stadium in the second round of the Scottish League Cup.[8] Dobbie had 18 appearances on loan at the Sons, scoring eleven goals.

Queen of the South (first spell)

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Dobbie's form at Dumbarton was noticed by Scottish First Division club Queen of the South, who signed him permanently from St Johnstone on 5 January 2007.[9] Dobbie debuted the following day in a 1–1 draw at Dundee in the third round of the 2006–07 Scottish Cup at Dens Park.[10] In the replay, a 3–3 draw at Palmerston ten days later, Dobbie scored his first two goals for the Dumfries club. Queens went on to win the tie 4–2 on penalties.[11] After scoring another brace in a 4–3 home league win over Partick Thistle on 27 January 2007, Dobbie scored once again in the 2–0 fourth round win over Cowdenbeath in the Scottish Cup. Dobbie then grabbed a third brace on 17 February 2007 in a 3–0 win over Airdrie United at the Excelsior Stadium. Dobbie then played in the quarter final of the Scottish Cup as Queens were defeated 2–1 by his former club Hibernian.[12] Dobbie scored 12 goals in 21 appearances that season.

On 19 January 2008, Dobbie scored his first hat-trick for Queen of the South against Greenock Morton in a 3–0 league win at Cappielow. The goals were scored in the 65th, 73rd and 84th minutes.[13]

With Gordon Chisholm appointed manager for the 2007–08 season, Dobbie and Queens embarked on a club history-making Scottish Cup adventure. Dobbie scored a brace in the third round as Queens defeated Peterhead 5–0 at the Balmoor Stadium on 24 November 2007. Dobbie scored another goal in the fourth round 4–0 home win over Linlithgow Rose on 12 January 2008.[14] Queens then defeated Greenock Morton 2–0 in the fifth round on 2 February 2008 at Cappielow.

Dobbie's opening goal in a 2–0 home win of the quarter-final match versus Dundee on 8 March 2008 at Palmerston helped Queens to their first Scottish Cup semi final since 1950.[15] Queens second goal was scored by Ryan McCann with a notably long range shot from 84 yards.[12] Queens then progressed to their first-ever Scottish Cup Final by defeating Aberdeen 4–3 in the semi-final on 12 April 2008. Dobbie started the semi-final at Hampden Park but had to be substituted as half-time approached due to an injury.[16] Despite early second half goals by Steve Tosh and Jim Thomson, Queens were defeated 3–2 by Rangers in the final on 24 May 2008, with Dobbie being substituted in the 82nd minute.[12][17] Dobbie was Queens' top goalscorer for the 2007–08 season, with 20 goals in a total of 44 games, as the club finished fourth in the First Division.

Dobbie played in Queens 2008–09 UEFA Cup campaign in August 2008, when they lost 4–2 over two legs to Danish Superliga club FC Nordsjælland in the second qualifying round.[12][18] Despite being the most prolific goalscorer for the Dumfries club since Andy Thomson in the early 1990s, Chisholm elected to leave Dobbie out of the starting line-up for both matches, preferring Stewart Kean.[19][20]

During the 2008–09 season, Dobbie scored 23 goals in 40 matches, including four in one match in a 7–1 home league win over Clyde on 25 April 2009, with all four goals arriving during a 13-minute spell during the second half, for his second Queens hat-trick.[21] Dobbie won the First Division Player of the Month award for April 2009.

On 6 May 2009, Queens announced Dobbie was moving to Wales to play for Championship club Swansea City. Dobbie said of the move: "I'm sad to leave Queen of the South as I felt I'd struck up a good bond with the fans these past two and a half years. However, it's an offer I just couldn't refuse! I'd like to say a big thank-you to the manager, the players and coaching staff at Palmerston and I'll never forget my time there. If I'm not playing any week don't be surprised to see me in the stand watching Queens in action. Good luck to you all."[22] Dobbie was the first player to transfer between the two clubs since Tommy Lang in 1938.[23]

Swansea City

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On 7 May 2009, Swansea City confirmed that they had agreed personal terms with Dobbie and that he would be moving to the South Wales club, subject to a medical at the Liberty Stadium.[24] On 22 May 2009, Dobbie passed his medical and signed a three-year deal on a free transfer.[25][26] On 11 August 2009, Dobbie's first two goals for the Swans arrived in a 3–0 win at home to Brighton & Hove Albion in the first round of the 2009–10 League Cup.[27] On 25 August 2009, Dobbie's third goal arrived in the next round of the League Cup in a 2–1 defeat at home to Scunthorpe United.[28] 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.

Blackpool (first loan spell)

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On 1 February 2010, Dobbie signed on loan for Blackpool until the end of the 2009–10 season[29] with a view to a permanent move after this loan spell.[30]

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.[31] On 6 February 2010 in his first full appearance, Dobbie scored in the 89th minute in a 2–1 home defeat to Leicester City.[32] Dobbie scored a crucial goal in the play-off semi-final versus Nottingham Forest and this earned the Tangerines a place in the Wembley final.[33] Dobbie was a second-half substitute in the 3–2 play-off final win versus Cardiff City.

Return to Swansea City

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After his loan spell with Blackpool, Dobbie returned to Swansea City. After Paulo Sousa departed the club to join Leicester City as their new manager, the new Swans manager Brendan Rodgers started playing Dobbie in the first team. With Craig Beattie and Gorka Pintado out injured long term, leaving only Shefki Kuqi to compete with Dobbie for the lone striker role, he was heavily relied on to score goals.[citation needed]

Dobbie scored in a 4–0 home win versus Preston North End on 14 August 2010, his first goal in a year for the Swans and he dedicated his strike to Besian Idrizaj.[34] The following month, Dobbie scored in the 13th minute, to place the Swans 1–0 ahead versus Leeds United but Swansea ended up losing the game 2–1.[citation needed] After Shefki Kuqi was loaned out to Derby County, Dobbie was the only fit and available striker at the Liberty Stadium, whilst Rodgers looked elsewhere for a striker on loan.[citation needed] West Ham striker Frank Nouble arrived at Swansea on a three-month loan deal, as competition for Dobbie up front.[citation needed] Dobbie was dropped to the substitutes bench and was later used and scored to give the Swans a 2–0 lead.[citation needed] On 28 September 2010, his next goal arrived away at Watford that merited the Swans a 3–2 victory.[citation needed]

From October 2010 until January 2011, Dobbie was only used as a substitute and failed to score any goals as he was replaced by Middlesbrough loan signing Marvin Emnes and a returning Craig Beattie.[citation needed] Dobbie was getting fewer chances in the first team when Jermaine Easter joined for a month on loan from Milton Keynes Dons.[citation needed] On 28 December 2010, in a home match versus Barnsley, Dobbie was given a rare starting place, alongside Jermaine Easter.[citation needed] Easter scored the only goal of the match and Dobbie impressed in what seemed to be an attacking midfield role.[citation needed]

After Luke Moore was signed from West Bromwich Albion, Dobbie continued to be an unused substitute.[citation needed] On 22 February 2011, away to Coventry City, Dobbie appeared from the substitute's bench to score the only goal in a 1–0 victory.[citation needed] This was Dobbie's first goal in five months.[citation needed] On 8 March 2011, Dobbie opened the scoring with an early goal at home to Watford, as the match finished in a 1–1 draw.[citation needed] Dobbie scored three goals in the last two games of the season that helped the Swans finish third in the division.[citation needed]

During the first leg of the semi-final play-off match away to Nottingham Forest, left back Neil Taylor was sent off after only one minute of play.[35] Rodgers substituted Dobbie immediately after the sending off that enabled the Swans to have another defender on the pitch.[35] Dobbie scored the second goal in the home leg versus Nottm Forest that helped secure Swansea a place in the final with a 3–1 aggregate win.[33]

Dobbie then played in the play-off final at Wembley, a second successive appearance in the final for Dobbie, as the Swans won 4–2 versus Reading. Dobbie scored the third goal and also set Scott Sinclair up for his goal.[19] Swansea City were the first Welsh club to play in the Premier League since its formation in 1992.

After the Swans were promoted to the Premier League, Dobbie made his league debut for the club in a 4–0 defeat versus Manchester City.[36] Dobbie had seven appearances in the Premier League without scoring a goal. Dobbie twisted his left ankle under a challenge from Kyle Naughton and suffered an injury.[37] Dobbie's injury kept him out of action for a week until he returned to action versus Manchester United. After eight appearances in the Premier League, Dobbie found himself down the pecking order behind strikers Danny Graham, Leroy Lita, Luke Moore and new signing Rory Donnelly. Finding his first-team appearances limited, manager Brendan Rodgers allowed Dobbie to leave on loan after his former club Blackpool had enquired about his availability.[38] Birmingham City also enquired on his availability, although lack of finances meant that the club could only get Dobbie on loan with a view to a permanent deal at the end of his loan spell.[39] However, neither the Blues nor the Seasiders signed him on loan before the close of the transfer window on 31 January 2012. After failing to find a loan deal in the January transfer window, Rodgers understood Dobbie's frustration at his lack of first-team opportunities, although he did not allow Dobbie to leave the club on loan, as he could be required to play in the first team if other players were out injured.[40]

Blackpool (second loan spell)

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On 22 March 2012, it was confirmed that Dobbie had finally sealed a loan deal, returning to Blackpool until the end of that season.[41] On 19 May 2012, Dobbie played in the 2012 Football League Championship play-off final at Wembley for the third successive season.

Brighton & Hove Albion

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On 31 August 2012, Dobbie signed for Brighton & Hove Albion on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[42][43]

Crystal Palace

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In January 2013, Dobbie joined Crystal Palace on an initial loan deal lasting until the end of the season.[44] Dobbie completed a permanent transfer on 1 July 2013, signing a two-year contract.[45] On 16 July 2014, he scored four goals in a 13–1 pre-season friendly win versus GAK Graz.[46] On 22 May 2015, it was announced that Dobbie would not be offered a new contract by the Eagles at the end of the 2014-15 season.[47]

Blackpool (third loan spell)

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On 17 September 2013, Dobbie returned to Blackpool on a three-month loan deal.[48] Dobbie had a substitute appearance for the Seasiders that night in an away fixture versus Millwall.[48] Dobbie then had his first full appearance for the club versus Leicester City that ended time in a 2–1 defeat[32] 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.[49] 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.

Fleetwood Town (loan spell)

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On 7 August 2014, Dobbie joined League One club Fleetwood Town on loan until the end of that season, when he departed the Eagles.[50]

Bolton Wanderers

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On 5 August 2015, Dobbie joined Championship club Bolton Wanderers on a one-year deal[51] and debuted from the bench on 11 August 2015 in a League Cup game versus Burton Albion, which Bolton lost 1–0.

Dobbie scored his first goal for the Trotters on 22 August 2015, when he scored just minutes after coming onto the pitch to snatch a late equaliser versus Nottingham Forest, with the game finishing 1–1.[52] At the end of the 2015–16 season, the club confirmed that he would be leaving when his contract expired at the end of June 2016.[53]

Queen of the South (second spell)

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2016–17 season

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On 3 August 2016, Dobbie returned to Scotland and signed for Queen of the South once again.[54] After initially signing up until the end of the 2016–17 season, Dobbie then extended his contract on 26 August 2016 up until May 2018.[55] Dobbie was appointed the club's vice-captain on 7 January 2017 and scored 26 goals (19 league and 7 cup) in his first season back in Dumfries.[56]

Dobbie was shortlisted for the PFA Scotland Championship player of the season,[57] but lost out to Hibernian midfielder John McGinn.[58] Dobbie was selected in the PFA Scotland Team of the Year for the Scottish Championship.[59]

2017–18 season

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On 23 December 2017, Dobbie scored his 100th goal for Queens after only 18 seconds of the match in a 3–2 defeat versus St Mirren at Palmerston Park. Dobbie was only the fifth player in the club's history to reach this milestone, after Jim Patterson, Bobby Black, Derek Lyle and Andy Thomson.[60] On 11 January 2018, Dobbie was presented with the Ladbrokes Scottish Championship Player of the Month award for December 2017.[61]

On 13 January 2018, Dobbie signed an extension to his contract to keep him at Palmerston until May 2019.[62] On 27 January 2018, Dobbie scored his third hat-trick of the season versus Brechin City in a 3–1 victory at Palmerston, having already scored trebles away to both Falkirk (4–1 win on 26 August 2017) and Dunfermline Athletic (5–2 win on 9 December 2017).[63]

On 19 April 2018, Dobbie was nominated for the PFA Scotland's Scottish Championship player of the season, alongside Craig Halkett, Lewis Morgan and Cammy Smith.[64] On 28 April 2018, Dobbie scored his fourth hat-trick of the campaign in the final league match of the 2017–18 season in a 5–1 away win over Brechin City at Glebe Park.[65] Dobbie scored 27 goals (18 league and nine cup) in his second season back in Dumfries.

2018–19 season

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Dobbie was appointed Queens' new club captain after John Rankin departed to join Clyde during the 2018 close season. On 17 July 2018, Dobbie scored his fifth hat-trick since his return to Queen of the South against Clyde in a 3–0 win in the Scottish League Cup at Palmerston, his first treble of the season.[66] Dobbie's sixth hat-trick since his return to Queen of the South and his second of the season was scored on 25 August 2018 in a 3–0 win away to Falkirk in the Scottish Championship.[67]

On 1 September 2018, Dobbie scored his seventh hat-trick since his return to Palmerston in a 5–0 win at home to Ayr United in the Scottish Championship, his third treble of the season; the first three goals arrived in a ten-minute spell during the first half (12, 20 and 22 minutes), with his second goal being a penalty kick. Dobbie then had a penalty saved in the 31st minute by Ayr goalkeeper Ross Doohan. Dobbie scored his fourth goal of the match in the 84th minute.[68] On 15 September 2018, he played in his 200th match for Queen of the South against Ross County in a goalless draw. At that point his record for Queens included 182 starts and 18 substitute appearances.[69]

On 4 October 2018, Dobbie was presented with the Ladbrokes Scottish Championship Player of the Month award for September 2018.[70] On 6 October 2018, Dobbie scored his eighth hat-trick since his return to Queens at home to Alloa Athletic in the Scottish Championship, his fourth treble of the season; the Wasps had taken a 3–0 lead in the first 25 minutes before Dobbie scored his goals on 36, 43 and 70 minutes.[71] On 9 October 2018, Dobbie signed an extension to his contract to keep him at the Dumfries club until May 2020.[72]

On 29 January 2019, Dobbie scored his ninth hat-trick since his return to Queen of the South, this time in a 3–0 win at home to Scottish Premiership club Dundee, in the fourth round replay of the 2018–19 Scottish Cup, his fifth treble of the season. Dobbie scored his goals after 12, 27 and 74 minutes, the first being a "looping long-range effort" from 25 yards.[73] On 31 January, he was presented with the Scottish Championship Player of the Month award for January 2019.[74] On 10 February, in the next round of the Scottish Cup, he scored an "outrageous" goal from around 30 yards to equalise against Aberdeen at Pittodrie, although this time the top-tier side responded and eventually won 4–1 to eliminate Queen of the South from the competition.[75]

On 24 April 2019, Dobbie was nominated for the PFA Scotland's Championship player of the season, for the third consecutive year, alongside Billy Mckay, Lawrence Shankland and Pavol Šafranko[76] and on 5 May 2019, Dobbie won the individual award and was selected in the Championship Team of the Year for the third successive season.[77] He also won the equivalent individual award presented by the SPFL.[78] Despite Dobbie's personal achievements, Queens finished ninth in the 2018–19 Scottish Championship and entered the play-offs along with Forfar Athletic, Raith Rovers and Montrose from League One.

On 11 May 2019, Dobbie scored his tenth hat-trick since his return to Queen of the South, this time in a 5–0 win at home to Montrose in the Scottish Championship play-off semi-final second leg, his sixth treble of the season. Dobbie scored his goals after 11, 28 and 40 minutes.[79] Dobbie has scored the most goals for Queen of the South in all competitions in a single season in their entire history of 105 years. The previous record of 41 goals was held between Jimmy Rutherford in 1931–32 and Nicky Clark in 2012–13.[80] Dobbie scored 43 goals (21 league and 22 cup) in his third season back in Dumfries.

2019–20 season

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On 27 July 2019, Dobbie was not in the squad for the final Scottish League Cup Group E match at Cappielow versus Greenock Morton, as he was injured early in the second half in the previous match away to Dumbarton.[81] On 19 October 2019, after a wood carving statue of three club legends, Dobbie alongside Allan Ball and Billy Houliston was unveiled outside the Queens Arena to mark the club's centenary season, Dobbie scored a brace as Queen of the South defeated league leaders Dundee United 4–0 at Palmerston Park.[82][83] On 21 December 2019, Dobbie extended his contract at Queens until 31 May 2021.[84] Dobbie scored 11 goals (eight league and three cup) in his fourth season back in Dumfries.[citation needed]

2020–21 season

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On 4 December 2020, on the eve of his 38th birthday, Dobbie captained Queens to a 3–0 defeat at Palmerston versus Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the live Friday night match on BBC Scotland.[85]

On 16 January 2021, Dobbie appeared as a used substitute in the 78th minute, replacing Joe McKee for the final 12 minutes versus Arbroath at Palmerston in a 2–2 draw. Dobbie had been out of action since 19 December 2020 with a hamstring injury whilst playing at Cappielow versus Greenock Morton.[86]

On 28 April 2021, Dobbie announced that he would be leaving Queen of the South after the final league match of the 2020–21 season.[87][88]

On 30 April 2021, Dobbie played 73 minutes versus Dundee in the 2–0 defeat at Palmerston in his final match for Queen of the South, before being replaced by Niyah Joseph.[89]

Dobbie scored four goals (three league and one cup) in his fifth and final season at Queen of the South.

AFC Fylde

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On 17 June 2021, Dobbie returned to England, signing for National League North side AFC Fylde.[90] On 28 August, Dobbie scored his first goal the Coasters versus Hereford in the 76th minute in a 4–1 away win.[91]

On 12 March 2022, having been out injured since November 2021, Dobbie's introduction for the final nine minutes of the Coasters 1–0 win away to Kidderminster Harriers was his 500th league appearance of his career.[92] On 20 May, Dobbie was released by Fylde,[93] and five days later he announced that he would be ending his 23-year playing career.[94]

Coaching career

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In the 2021—22 season, in addition to his playing role for the first team, Dobbie was the manager for AFC Fylde's Under-18 team. During the season he won three trophies and was named as the North-West Youth Alliance Manager of the Season.[95]

On 27 July 2022, Dobbie was appointed Senior Professional Development Phase coach at his former club Blackpool.[95] Following the departure of Mick McCarthy on 8 April 2023 by mutual consent, it was announced that Dobbie would take charge of the first-team until the end of the season.[96] Despite three wins in six games, he could not keep them in the division; Blackpool were relegated to League One after a home defeat to Millwall on 28 April 2023.[97] The appointment of Neil Critchley in May 2023 saw Dobbie return to his previous role with the club's development squad.[98]

On 3 September 2024, incoming head coach Steve Bruce named Dobbie and Richard Keogh as his first-team coaches.[99] After Bruce's sacking, thirteen months later, Dobbie was installed as interim head coach, alongside Steve Banks.[100]

Personal life

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Dobbie was born in Glasgow, growing up in Barlanark.[101]

When Dobbie moved from Swansea to Blackpool in February 2010, his wife Susanne was nine months pregnant and already overdue.[102] When Dobbie played in his debut for the Seasiders on 3 February 2010, his wife was five days overdue. Dobbie said: "My wife is in a hotel on the promenade. I've got a house organised which we are about to move into and everything has been a bit rushed. It was a case of a quick pack in Swansea, so the baby will be born in England now, instead of in Wales."[103] A baby boy was born the following weekend.[104]

After Dobbie returned to Queen of the South in 2016, his family remained living in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, where they had settled when Dobbie played for Blackpool and Fleetwood Town. He then started commuting 133 miles (214 km) to Dumfries[105] several times each week to train and play for Queen of the South.[101]

Career statistics

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As of 23 May 2022[106][107]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Northern Spirit (loan) 2001–02 National Soccer League 3 0 — — — 3 0
Hibernian 2003–04 Scottish Premier League 28 2 1 0 4 4 — 33 6
2004–05 Scottish Premier League 7 0 0 0 3 1 2[108] 0 12 1
Total 35 2 1 0 7 5 2 0 45 7
St Johnstone (loan) 2004–05 Scottish First Division 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 2
St Johnstone 2005–06 Scottish First Division 20 1 1 0 2 2 4 2 27 5
2006–07 Scottish First Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 28 3 1 0 2 2 4 2 35 7
Dumbarton (loan) 2006–07 Scottish Third Division 17 10 0 0 1 1 0 0 18 11
Queen of the South 2006–07 Scottish First Division 15 8 4 3 1 0 1 1 21 12
2007–08 Scottish First Division 36 16 6 4 1 0 1 0 44 20
2008–09 Scottish First Division 33 23 1 0 1 0 5[109] 0 40 23
Total 84 47 11 7 3 0 7 1 105 55
Swansea City 2009–10 Championship 6 0 1 0 2 3 — 9 3
2010–11 Championship 41 9 1 0 3 0 3 2 48 11
2011–12 Premier League 8 0 0 0 1 0 — 9 0
2012–13 Premier League 0 0 0 0 1 0 — 1 0
Total 55 9 2 0 7 3 3 2 67 14
Blackpool (loan) 2009–10 Championship 16 4 0 0 0 0 3 1 19 5
Blackpool (loan) 2011–12 Championship 7 5 0 0 0 0 3 1 10 6
Total 23 9 0 0 0 0 6 2 29 11
Brighton & Hove Albion 2012–13 Championship 15 2 0 0 0 0 — 15 2
Crystal Palace (loan) 2012–13 Championship 15 3 0 0 0 0 — 15 3
Crystal Palace 2013–14 Premier League 1 0 0 0 1 0 — 2 0
2014–15 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 16 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 17 3
Blackpool (loan) 2013–14 Championship 15 2 0 0 0 0 — 15 2
2013–14 Championship 12 2 0 0 0 0 — 12 2
Total 27 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 4
Fleetwood Town (loan) 2014–15 League One 27 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 29 4
Bolton Wanderers 2015–16 Championship 24 4 0 0 1 0 — 25 4
Queen of the South 2016–17 Scottish Championship 35 19 1 0 2 1 3 6 41 26
2017–18 Scottish Championship 31 18 3 1 4 4 4 4 42 27
2018–19 Scottish Championship 30 21 4 7 5 8 6 7 45 43
2019–20 Scottish Championship 25 8 1 0 3 2 1 1 30 11
2020–21 Scottish Championship 17 3 1 0 2 1 0 0 20 4
Total 138 69 10 8 16 16 14 18 178 111
Queen of the South combined total 222 116 21 15 19 16 21 19 283 166
AFC Fylde 2021–22 National League North 15 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 17 3
Career total 507 169 27 15 38 27 38 25 610 236

Honours

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Hibernian

Queen of the South

Blackpool

Swansea City

  • Football League Championship play-offs: 2011

Individual

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Stephen Dobbie

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Stephen Dobbie (born 5 December 1982) is a Scottish former professional footballer who primarily played as a centre-forward, retiring in 2022 after a 19-year career that saw him make 583 appearances and score 224 goals across various leagues. Known for his clinical finishing and versatility, Dobbie began his professional journey at Hibernian in 2003 before establishing himself as a prolific scorer during two spells at Queen of the South, where he netted 166 goals in 283 appearances, including a club-record 43 goals in all competitions during the 2018–19 season. Dobbie's career highlights include significant contributions to promotions to the English , first with in 2010 during a loan spell where he scored crucial goals in the play-offs, and then with Swansea City in 2011, netting nine goals in the and scoring in both the play-off semi-finals and the Wembley final victory over Reading. He also had stints at clubs such as St Johnstone, & Albion, , Bolton Wanderers, and on loan, winning the Football League with in 2012–13, though his time there was limited to 12 appearances. Later in his playing days, Dobbie balanced football with coaching, earning a A Licence and working with youth teams at Queen of the South before moving to lower-tier clubs like Fleetwood Town and . Transitioning to management, Dobbie joined Blackpool's in 2022, with previous interim roles at the club in 2023 and October 2025; as of November 2025, he serves as assistant manager under . His playing career, marked by resilience and late-career resurgence in Scotland's lower divisions, underscores his reputation as one of the Championship's goalscorers, with notable seasons outpacing top European stars in strike rates during his time at Queen of the South.

Club career

Early career

Stephen Dobbie was born in on 5 December 1982. He began his football development in the youth academy of Rangers, joining in 2000 and remaining there until 2002. In early 2002, Dobbie was loaned to Northern Spirit in the Australian , where he made his professional debut, appearing in 3 matches and scoring 3 goals. Dobbie saw no first-team opportunities at Rangers. In search of more playing time, he moved on loan to Hibernian in 2003, a deal that later became permanent; in the 2003–04 season, he made 32 appearances and scored 6 goals across all competitions for the club. Dobbie joined St Johnstone on loan in January 2005, making 8 appearances and scoring 2 goals in the 2004–05 season. He signed permanently in 2005, adding 20 appearances and 1 goal in the 2005–06 season. After a loan spell at from August 2006 to January 2007, during which he made 18 appearances and scored 11 goals, Dobbie encountered challenges with consistency and injuries that hindered his progress in Scottish football's top tiers. This formative phase in Scotland's higher divisions provided essential experience, paving the way for a breakthrough upon joining Queen of the South.

Queen of the South (first spell)

Dobbie joined Queen of the South on a free transfer from St Johnstone on 5 January 2007, having impressed during a loan spell at the previous year where he scored 10 goals in 17 appearances. During the 2006–07 season, Dobbie quickly integrated into the squad midway through the campaign, making 15 league appearances and scoring 10 goals in the Scottish Second Division. His contributions proved vital as Queen of the South clinched the league title and promotion to the Scottish First Division, finishing six points clear of runners-up Morton. In the 2007–08 season, Dobbie emerged as a prolific goalscorer in the First Division, netting 20 goals across 44 appearances in all competitions. He played a key role in the club's memorable run, scoring a brace in a 5–0 third-round victory over and the opening goal in a 2–0 quarter-final win against that propelled Queen of the South to the semi-finals for the first time in 58 years. The team ultimately reached the final but lost 3–2 to Rangers at . Dobbie's consistent scoring form—totaling 55 goals in 105 appearances over his initial stint—established him as a fan favorite at Palmerston Park and attracted attention from English clubs. In May 2009, he departed for Swansea City on a free transfer, signing a three-year contract after topping the First Division goal charts the previous season.

Swansea City

Dobbie signed for Swansea City on a free transfer from Queen of the South on 22 May 2009, marking his move to English football after a prolific spell in . In the 2009–10 season, his integration was limited, with only 6 league appearances and no goals for Swansea before a loan to , where he contributed to their promotion push. Returning for the 2010–11 campaign under manager , Dobbie established himself as a vital squad member, featuring in 41 league matches, starting 23, and scoring 9 goals, which helped secure third place and a play-off spot. His play-off performances were pivotal: he netted in the second leg of the semi-final aggregate win over Nottingham Forest and provided an assist for Scott Sinclair's opener before scoring 's third in the 4–2 final victory against Reading at on 30 May 2011, clinching historic promotion to the . Post-promotion, Dobbie faced challenges adapting to the top flight in 2011–12, managing just 8 appearances without scoring, amid limited starts. In August 2012, following a loan return to earlier that year, Dobbie departed permanently for in a transfer reportedly worth around £300,000, ending his Swansea tenure with 67 total appearances and 16 goals across all competitions.

Loan spells

Dobbie's loan spells from Swansea City and later highlighted his ability to adapt quickly to new environments and provide immediate goal-scoring threat during periods of limited first-team opportunities at his parent clubs. His first such move came in January 2010, when he joined on loan until the end of the season. In 18 appearances, Dobbie scored 7 goals, playing a key role in 's promotion push to the via the play-offs. In March 2012, Dobbie rejoined on loan from until the end of the season. He featured in 15 appearances, netting 3 goals in the . Dobbie returned to for a third time in September 2013 on a three-month loan from . Over 15 appearances, he scored 2 goals in the . Later, in 2015, Dobbie moved to Fleetwood Town on loan from , where he made 7 appearances and scored 1 goal in League One. These loans collectively allowed Dobbie to sustain his fitness and scoring form amid restricted playing time at his parent club, totaling over 50 appearances and 13 goals across the temporary arrangements.

Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace

Dobbie joined Brighton & Hove Albion on 31 August 2012, signing a three-year contract from Swansea City for an undisclosed fee. During the 2012–13 season, his opportunities were limited due to injuries and competition for places, resulting in 15 appearances and 2 goals. On 31 January 2013, Dobbie moved to on loan for the remainder of the season, reuniting with manager from his prior loan spell at . He contributed to Palace's promotion push, making 15 appearances and scoring 3 goals in the , including substitute roles in the play-off semi-finals and final victory over that secured promotion. Dobbie's loan was made permanent on 2 July 2013, when he signed a two-year contract with for an undisclosed fee. In the 2013–14 season, he made 2 appearances without scoring as adapted to the , but featured as a substitute in their run, including the semi-final win over Manchester City and the final loss to Manchester United. Overall, across his loan and permanent spell at from 2013 to 2015, Dobbie recorded 17 appearances and 3 goals in all competitions. Following the 2014–15 season, in which avoided relegation, Dobbie was released upon the expiry of his contract in August 2015.

Return to lower leagues

Following his release from in the summer of 2015, Dobbie signed a one-year contract with club Wanderers in August 2015, marking his return to full-time football in England's second tier after a period of loans. During the 2015–16 season, the 32-year-old forward made 24 appearances for , scoring 4 goals, predominantly as a substitute with only 3 starts and 407 minutes played. His contributions included notable goals against teams like Ipswich Town, but limited opportunities arose from intense competition for attacking positions and his advancing age impacting consistent selection. Dobbie also endured a facial in April 2016 during a match against Reading, which forced him off the pitch and added to the physical toll of the campaign. At the end of the season, opted not to renew Dobbie's contract, leading to his departure in June 2016 alongside other senior players. Struggling with irregular playing time and the challenges of maintaining form amid injuries and a crowded squad, Dobbie sought a move for more regular minutes, ultimately deciding to return to later that summer.

Queen of the South (second spell)

Dobbie returned to Queen of the South in August 2016, signing a two-year deal as player-captain following his release from Wanderers. His first spell at the club from 2007 to 2009 had established a strong connection with the side, setting the stage for a highly successful homecoming. In the 2016–17 season, Dobbie made 34 appearances and scored 18 goals across all competitions, helping the team secure a mid-table finish in the Scottish Championship. The following 2017–18 campaign saw him feature in 36 appearances with 26 goals, contributing significantly to the club's attacking output. Dobbie's form peaked in 2018–19, where he recorded 35 appearances and an extraordinary 43 goals in all competitions, setting a new club record for most goals in a single season and earning him the Scottish League One top scorer award after Queen of the South's promotion via the play-offs. The 2019–20 season was curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic, limiting him to 26 appearances and 18 goals before the league was suspended. During the 2020–21 season, Dobbie appeared in 32 matches and netted 11 goals, leading to a contract extension until 2022 amid his ongoing leadership role. Over his second spell, he amassed 163 appearances and 116 goals, establishing himself as the second-highest scorer in Queen of the South's history. Dobbie served as captain throughout, providing vital leadership until his departure in 2021.

AFC Fylde and retirement

In July 2021, Dobbie joined of the on a one-year deal following his departure from Queen of the South, marking a return to English after a prolific second spell in . At 38 years old, he brought extensive experience as a centre-forward to the club, having previously played at higher levels in both and . During the 2021–22 season, Dobbie made 20 appearances and scored 3 goals for across competitions, contributing to the team's efforts in the while gradually incorporating coaching responsibilities. His role allowed him to mentor younger players, drawing on his vast playing background that included stints at clubs like Swansea City and . This period represented a winding down of his playing career in the lower tiers of English football, contrasting with his high-scoring output during his recent time at Queen of the South. Dobbie announced his retirement from professional football on 25 May 2022, at the age of 39, after 23 years in the game. In a statement released following his release by , he reflected on the longevity of his career, noting the physical toll but expressing gratitude for the opportunities it provided, and indicated his desire to focus fully on moving forward. Over his professional tenure, spanning multiple leagues and clubs, Dobbie amassed hundreds of appearances and goals, establishing himself as a reliable and goal-scoring forward.

Coaching career

AFC Fylde

In July 2021, while still actively playing as a forward for 's first team, Stephen Dobbie was appointed manager of the club's Under-18 youth team. This dual role allowed him to transition gradually into coaching within the non-league club's academy structure. Following his retirement from playing in May 2022 at the age of 39, Dobbie transitioned to a full-time coaching position with , focusing exclusively on the Under-18 team. During the 2021–22 season, under his leadership, the team achieved significant success by winning three youth trophies, including the County Youth Cup and the County Youth Cup, marking them as the most successful Under-18 side in the academy's history. Dobbie emphasized player development during his tenure, nurturing young talents through competitive successes and structured that prepared them for potential progression within the club's pathway. Concurrently, he advanced his own coaching credentials by completing his B Licence in 2022. He departed in July 2022 to take up a senior development role at .

Blackpool

Dobbie first took charge of Blackpool as interim in April 2023, following the dismissal of , overseeing the final six matches of the season in a bid to avoid relegation. Despite securing three victories in those games, including 1–0 wins over Wigan Athletic and at Birmingham City, Blackpool were ultimately relegated to League One after a 2–3 home defeat to on 28 April. Following the conclusion of his interim spell, Dobbie reverted to his role as Senior Phase coach, a position he had held since joining the club in July 2022, where he focused on nurturing young talent within the and development squad. In this capacity, he contributed significantly to player development, emphasizing technical skills and tactical awareness to bridge the gap between youth and senior levels, helping several prospects gain exposure to first-team training sessions. Dobbie's progression continued in September 2024 when he was promoted to first-team coach under newly appointed head coach , bringing his A Licence qualifications to support senior squad preparation and match analysis. This role allowed him to influence team performance more directly, implementing structured training regimens that improved defensive organization and attacking transitions, as evidenced by Blackpool's ninth-place finish in League One that season. In October 2025, following Bruce's sacking after a poor start to the 2025–26 League One campaign, Dobbie assumed interim duties for a second time, a role ongoing as of 2025. He has prepared the team for key fixtures, including a 1-1 draw against Wycombe Wanderers and subsequent matches against promotion contenders, favoring a 4-4-2 formation to leverage the squad's midfield solidity and forward partnerships. Dobbie has highlighted his enhanced readiness for the position, crediting his prior experience and deeper involvement in first-team operations for fostering greater team cohesion and player confidence amid relegation pressures. His approach has positively impacted integration, with several development players featuring in matchday squads, underscoring his dual focus on immediate results and long-term growth. Dobbie's earlier playing connections to , where he featured on three loan spells between 2009 and 2012 scoring 25 goals in 76 appearances, have informed his coaching philosophy at the club.

Personal life

Early life and family

Stephen Dobbie was born on 5 December 1982 in , . He grew up in the Barlanark district of the city, a challenging area where he developed an early passion for football. Dobbie's interest in the sport began during his school years and through involvement with local youth teams. To pursue his football ambitions, he navigated local difficulties, often avoiding street gangs to focus on training and matches. Dobbie has been in a long-term relationship with his wife, Susanne, since he was 18 years old, and the couple married in the early 2000s. They have two sons: Jack, born in 2010, and Maxwell, born in 2013. Following his playing career, Dobbie and his family settled in , , where they established their home.

Charity involvement

In April 2020, during the height of the , Stephen Dobbie, then captain of Queen of the South, along with his sons Jack and Maxwell, shaved their heads in a public fundraising effort for the NHS Charities Urgent Appeal. The initiative was inspired by his wife Susanne experiencing symptoms of the virus while the family was in lockdown, prompting Dobbie to honor frontline healthcare workers amid widespread national challenges. The campaign exceeded its initial target, ultimately raising over £5,000 through online donations and community support in . Dobbie has also contributed to local football community initiatives in both and , leveraging his playing and coaching profile to bolster grassroots efforts. In May 2025, as a coach at , he participated in the club's Play-Off Legends Charity Match against the North-West All Stars, an event organized to raise funds for regional charities supporting youth development and community welfare in the North West of . This appearance highlighted his ongoing commitment to using football's platform for social good, drawing on his legacy with Blackpool's 2010 promotion-winning side to engage fans and former teammates.

Career statistics and honours

Club statistics

Stephen Dobbie amassed 507 appearances and 172 goals in domestic league competitions throughout his professional career, primarily as a forward known for his goal-scoring prowess in lower divisions. His statistics highlight a resurgence during spells at Queen of the South, where he became a prolific scorer in the and League One. The following table details his league appearances and goals by season and club, drawn from verified records.
SeasonClubLeagueApps (Sub)Goals
2000–03RangersScottish Premiership0 (0)0
2003–04HibernianScottish Premiership28 (21)2
2004–05HibernianScottish Premiership7 (7)0
2004–05St JohnstoneScottish First Division8 (3)2
2005–07St JohnstoneScottish First Division20 (13)1
2006–07Dumbarton (loan)Scottish Second Division17 (0)10
2007–09Queen of the SouthScottish First Division83 (9)47
2009–10Swansea CityEFL Championship6 (2)0
2009–10Blackpool (loan)EFL Championship16 (10)4
2010–11Swansea CityEFL Championship41 (18)9
2011–12Swansea CityPremier League8 (6)0
2011–12Blackpool (loan)EFL Championship7 (2)5
2012–13Brighton & Hove Albion (loan)EFL Championship15 (10)2
2012–13Crystal Palace (loan)EFL Championship15 (7)3
2013–14Crystal PalacePremier League1 (0)0
2013–14BlackpoolEFL Championship27 (4)4
2014–15Fleetwood TownEFL League One27 (9)4
2015–16Bolton WanderersEFL Championship24 (21)4
2016–17Queen of the SouthScottish Championship35 (1)19
2017–18Queen of the SouthScottish Championship31 (0)18
2018–19Queen of the SouthScottish Championship30 (0)21
2019–20Queen of the SouthScottish Championship25 (0)8
2020–21Queen of the SouthScottish Championship17 (5)3
2021–22AFC FyldeNational League North19 (?)3
Career league totals: 507 appearances (148 as substitute), 172 goals. In cup competitions, Dobbie recorded 69 appearances and 67 goals across the , , and other domestic cups, contributing significantly to his clubs' cup runs, particularly during his time at Queen of the South where he scored multiple hat-tricks in ties. Overall, across all club competitions, he made 576 appearances and scored 239 goals. Notes on loans: Dobbie had several loan spells, including at Dumbarton (2006–07), Blackpool (2009–10 and 2011–12), Brighton & Hove Albion (2012–13), and Crystal Palace (2012–13), which are reflected in the table. His time at Swansea City included promotion to the Premier League in 2010–11, though his appearances there were limited in the top flight.

Playing career

Team honours
  • EFL Cup: 2012–13 (with Swansea City)
Individual honours
  • Scottish Championship top scorer: 2017–18 (18 goals with Queen of the South)
  • PFA Scotland Championship Team of the Year: 2016–17
  • PFA Scotland Championship Player of the Year: 2018–19
  • Queen of the South Player of the Year: 2016–17 (including players' category)
  • Ladbrokes Championship Player of the Month: December 2017
Club records (Queen of the South)
  • All-time second-highest goalscorer: 166 goals in 283 appearances
  • Single-season record goalscorer: 43 goals in all competitions (2018–19)
Dobbie earned no international honours during his .

Coaching career

Honours
  • North-West Youth Alliance Manager of the Season: 2021–22 (with U18s)
  • Three youth trophies: 2021–22 (with U18s, including league and cup competitions)

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