[6] Stoutt joined Huddersfield Town at the age of 13, the club he had supported as a schoolboy but was not taken on as a pro, instead taking a non-contact and only being paid as and when he was required.
Stoutt turned out regularly for the reserves but had been allowed very few chances in a first team that included players like Sam Allardyce and Steve Kindon.
[15][16][17] This season also coincided with the arrival of Steve Bull and Andy Thompson who would both prove to become pivotal signings in the history for the club who joined in November 1986.
Stoutt was noted for his strong defensive displays and key goals versus Preston North End and his native Halifax Town.
[21][22] Only a few weeks had passed since Wolves had been crowned 87/88 Division 4 Champions and they would be celebrating again, this time due to defeating Burnley at Wembley to win the Sherpa Van Trophy Final,[23] however Stoutt would not feature in the squad for the famous trip to Wembley and was released 48 hours after the final victory alongside Jon Purdie, Micky Holmes and Matt Forman.