Blackpool's interim boss has only had a limited time to get across his thoughts

Stephen Dobbie can't be harshly judged for his time as Blackpool's interim head coach so far.

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When the 42-year-old stepped into the void left by Steve Bruce's sacking, there was perhaps a feeling that there'd be an instant change - which was only setting him up for a fall.

With the limited time he's had so far, and the limited resources, there's only so much that can truly be altered.

Against Stockport County last week, he went with a team and a formation that wasn't dissimilar from what Bruce was trying - probably because it would have been hard to rip up everything in a week.

When you're facing youth teams in the Vertu Trophy - as Pool did against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday - and your own youngsters are involved, it is a tricky thing to balance.