Skye Stout shuts down trolls with memorable Kilmarnock debut
Stout received a heart-warming video message from Ally McCoist and also saw other names from the world of football sticking up for her, including former Celtic striker John Hartson and ex-Glasgow City midfielder Denise O'Sullivan.
Now, she has had the last laugh on the twisted trolls by scoring a beauty on her debut.
Her new Kilmarnock side faced St Johnstone today on the opening day of the SWPL 2 season and ended up comfortable winners, with a 6-2 scoreline.
Stout scored the fourth goal of the game, smashing it it directly from a free-kick from just outside the area.
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The club's goal update post has since gone viral with football fans across the country and beyond delighted to see the teen standing up to the trolls in the best way possible, by thriving on the pitch.
One supporter said: "Would appear someone is doing their talking on the pitch."
Another wrote: "Don't think there will be a more popular goalscorer this weekend. After the sickening abuse the kid got this week online. That is one way to shut people up. Very happy for her."
Footballer Craig Bryson said: "Well done, superb."
37' | SKYE STOUT!!
Skye fires in a free-kick on the edge of the box!
Kilmarnock 4-0 St Johnstone pic.twitter.com/vIsOpQLANm — Kilmarnock FC Women (@KilmarnockWFC) August 17, 2025
In his message, which was shared by Tam Cowan, McCoist said: 'Its strange surroundings so let me explain myself, my flight got cancelled and I'm now on a train to Birmingham to watch Aston Villa.
'This is the trials and tribulations of professional football for you Skye, it's just a wee warning for you because I've just heard you've just signed for Kilmarnock which is absolutely fantastic news.
'I played down there for three years and it was three of the best years of my footballing life and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. It's a fantastic club with great people.
'You do well Skye, enjoy your football and hopefully one of these days I'll get a chance to come and see you play. Good luck.'
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