The 16-year-old talent became the target of online trolls—but fans have shown their support
16-year-old midfielder Skye Stout signed her first professional contract with Scottish club Kilmarnock. The most important day of her life took a dark turn when online trolls began hurling insults at her over her acne
Due to the volume of trolling, Kilmarnock deleted all posts mentioning Stout in an attempt to stop the online bullying.
The abuse sparked an outpouring of encouragement from across sport, with pundits, ex-players, clubs, and fans rallying behind the teenager.
Former footballer Jamie Carragher wished her “Good luck,” ex-England cricketer Kevin Pietersen urged her to “BE THE BEST,” and Exeter City Women praised her exciting first year in senior football.
Former Scottish First Minister Hamza Yousaf condemned the trolls as “sad” and “pathetic,” highlighting Stout’s achievements at such a young age.
Team Grassroots called the abuse “ignorant and disrespectful,” stressing that signing a first pro contract should have been a moment to cherish.
