- Lucy Pinder, 40, is in a relationship with 38-year-old Southampton manager Russell Martin.
- The former glamour model, known for her appearances in lads’ magazines during the 2000s, is a dedicated Saints supporter.
- Russell ended his marriage to Jasmine, the mother of his three children, last year.
A Premier League manager has entered a new romance with former topless model Lucy Pinder.
At 40, Pinder rose to prominence in the mid-2000s, becoming well-known through lads’ magazines like Nuts and Loaded, and she made a few appearances on Soccer AM, albeit fully dressed.
As a lifelong Southampton fan, she aligns perfectly with her new partner, Russell Martin, the Saints’ manager.
The couple has recently showcased their relationship publicly.
Pinder was seen supporting Martin earlier this week as he received an honorary degree from the University of Brighton.
Former glamour model Lucy Pinder, pictured in 2009, is dating a Premier League manager
Pinder’s new man is Southampton boss Russell Martin, pictured celebrating at Wembley Stadium in May following his team’s promotion from the Championship to the Premier League
Pinder, pictured in 2022, was spotted next to Martin in the city of Brighton earlier this week
On Thursday evening, Pinder posted a photo of herself with Martin in Brighton, accompanied by a smiling face emoji.
Martin’s romance with Pinder comes after his separation from Jasmine, with whom he shares three kids.
The former Norwich defender and Jasmine, who he previously praised as a ‘supermum’, parted ways last year.
Martin has been managing Southampton since June of last year.
His inaugural season with the Saints concluded with a triumph over Leeds in the Championship play-off final.
Martin, who has also managed MK Dons and Swansea, is set to make his Premier League debut on August 17 when Southampton travels to Newcastle.
Pinder shared this photo of herself and Martin in Brighton alongside a smiling face emoji
Pinder, pictured during an appearance on Soccer AM in 2005, is a lifelong Southampton fan
Premier League football will return to Southampton’s St Mary’s Stadium in the 2024-25 season
Southampton has three additional friendlies scheduled – against Millwall, Lazio, and Getafe.
Thus far, they have won three of their first four pre-season matches, triumphing over Eastleigh, Bordeaux, and Montpellier, while suffering a loss to Oxford.
