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.
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