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Is it really too much to ask that a young footballer’s skin condition stays off the highlight reel of internet trolls? Meet Skye Stout, a promising 16-year-old who just made the jump from Celtic to Kilmarnock FC—only to have her debut celebration overshadowed by cruel online barbarians obsessing over something as harmless as acne. Seriously, who knew that the hardest opponent Skye would face might not be on the pitch, but lurking behind keyboards? In a move that’s as sad as it is necessary, Kilmarnock removed all traces of their proud announcement after a barrage of nasty comments flooded their socials. But let me tell you, the backlash against this bullsh*t ignited a wave of support from fans, journalists, and even Scotland’s former first minister, reminding us all that talent should be applauded, not trolled. So, what does it say about us when the internet’s locker room turns toxic over something so trivial? Skye’s story isn’t just about football—it’s a mirror reflecting the ridiculousness of online hate. LEARN MORE
A Scottish women’s football team has removed photos of their new signing, Skye Stout, after online trolls mocked the teenage player over her skin.
The 16-year-old joined Kilmarnock from Celtic, and the club proudly announced the big news on their social media platforms.
However, the posts featuring Stout’s photos and videos were later taken down after they became flooded with negative comments from grown men, as per Football Factly, which reported the news on X.
- Sixteen-year-old Skye Stout’s signing with Scottish football club Kilmarnock was marred by online bullying over her skin condition.
- The attacks reportedly came from grown men and prompted the club to delete photos of Stout.
- Fans, public figures, and journalists condemned the attacks on the young player, offering messages of support.
The comments targeted Strout’s skin condition, which is linked to acne.
Skye Stout’s signing with Kilmarnock FC was overshadowed after trolls mocked her skin condition
Image credits: Kilmarnock Football Club
The athlete reportedly also deleted photos from her signing after reading the hateful remarks about her appearance.
Football Factly shared the news with their half a million followers, encouraging people to send messages of support and congratulations to the footballer.
Image credits: KilmarnockWFC
“Kilmarnock have been forced to delete a new signing post and video,” their post read, “because some sad and pathetic grown ‘men’ thought it was cool to make comments on her skin condition on what should have been the happiest day of her life, signing her first professional contract.
“Happiness has now been taken away from her and all trace of her signing removed from Killie’s social media pages. Let’s show Skye Stout some love from the entire football community and wish her a successful future.”
The hateful comments prompted the club to delete photos of the 16-year-old player
Image credits: Kilmarnock Football Club
“Definitely says more about these ‘men’ (term I use lightly ) then you lovely. Good luck lass, hope you smash your footy career,” one fan expressed.
Another woman shared her experience with a skin condition in her youth, which she said made her feel deeply insecure.
“I’m a Kilmarnock fan who suffered so badly with skin issues in my teens and early 20s that I didn’t want to leave the house, so major kudos to Skye for not letting it hold her back. She’s worth so much more than any of the faceless online trolls. Go on and smash it Skye, we’re lucky to have you.”
Stout, who joined from Celtic, appears to have deactivated her social media pages
Image credits: Kilmarnock Football Club
Another comment read: “No young player should have their special moment ruined by pathetic online ab*se. Skye, you’ve achieved something incredible, and the real football family is proud of you.”
Even former Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf congratulated Stout on her achievement, writing on X, “Skye Stout has just signed for Kilmarnock, at 16 she has already achieved more than her trolls ever will.
“Imagine being a grown man ab*sing a 16-year-old? What a sad, pathetic, unhappy life these trolls have.
“Well done Skye, many more good people are rooting for your success!”
The trolling reportedly came from adult men and was widely condemned across the football community
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“Someone doing something productive, worthwhile and perhaps even inspiring to others, good luck to her.”
The Scottish Women’s Football account stated that “misogyny has no place in our game” and stressed that women’s football still has to fight for “the respect and recognition that talented players like Skye deserve.”
Support poured in from fans, sports journalists, and even former Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf
Image credits: KilmarnockWFC
The Spartans, a football club based inEdinburgh, wished Stout the best of luck with her new team and condemned the “cowards behind keyboards” responsible for the “vile” comments.
