 His league debut came while still a trainee, on 29 March 2003 when came on as a late replacement for Simon Clist in the 1-1 draw at home to Boston United.He made a further appearance as a substitute against Southend United the following month and two days later started the 2-2 home draw with Leyton Orient.In the 2003 close season, Killoughery, along with four other trainees (Kain Bond, Lucas Burgess, Ben Camara and Steven Orchard) signed professional with Torquay.