On 3 May 2003, Doughty again needed his headmaster's permission to feature for Blackpool, this time as an unused substitute for Blackpool's final league game of the 2002-03 season against Chesterfield, when then Blackpool manager Steve McMahon named five youth team players in the matchday squad.
On May 3, 2003, Doughty needed his headmaster's permission to play for Blackpool as a substitute in their final league game of the 2002-03 season against Chesterfield.  Blackpool manager Steve McMahon selected five youth players in the starting lineup.