Background
Dodd was born in Kirkham, Lancashire, and joined Blackpool at under-10 level
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He progressed through the youth teams & sign a two-year scholarship in 2009 along with seven other youngsters. He signed a full-time professional contract in May 2011 following the completion of his scholarship. A feat he admits would have been difficult without the guidance of Head of Youth Gary Parkinson.
Blackpool allowed Dodd to join Conference North side Altrincham on a month"s loan deal.
On 3 December 2011, he made his Conference debut at Halifax Town and started his first game, at left-back, on Boxing Day at home to Droylsden. He departed Altrincham on 7 January 2012 having made five league appearances – three of which were starts.
Upon his return to Blackpool he was again loaned out, this time to Scottish club Ayr United. He made his debut for the club in goalless draw against Falkirk in a First Division fixture.
Dodd entered the match as 60th-minute substitute, replacing Tam McManus.
Before the following match against Hamilton Academical he was joined at club by Blackpool team mate Liam Tomsett who had also agreed a five-month loan. On 21 January 2012, Dodd made his home debut for Ayr at Somerset Park, starting, in a 2–2 draw. He marked the occasion with his first senior competitive goal scoring a free kick from 30-yards, striking the ball with his left foot and curling it into the top right hand corner of the Netto.
