Overview

• Stout netted a 37th-minute free-kick during Kilmarnock’s 6-2 Scottish Women’s Premier League 2 victory over St Johnstone on her senior debut.
• Kilmarnock removed its original signing post after trolls mocked her acne and her personal social accounts were deactivated.
• Advocacy group Team Grassroots’ repost surpassed 6.7 million views and triggered widespread backing from fans and clubs.
• Former players Ally McCoist, John Hartson, Jamie Carragher and public figures such as Humza Yousaf voiced their support.
• Stout’s experience has prompted scrutiny of club social-media practices and calls for stronger protections for young athletes online.