Southampton Coach Russell Martin Spends Vacation with Girlfriend Amid Rumors of Dismissal
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Taking advantage of the international break, Southampton head coach Russell Martin has decided to take a short vacation with his girlfriend, Lucy Pinder, reports The Sun. The couple is spending romantic time in Cornwall, relaxing on the beach.
According to SunSport, Martin and Pinder's relationship began in August 2024. Previously, in 2023, Martin split from his wife, fitness model Jasmine. The former couple are parents to three children.
"They’re mad for each other. Amid the grief (of his marriage ending), as he threw himself into work, Russ grew intimate with Lucy. She is a regular face at Southampton functions and is always around the club as a die-hard fan. Over the weeks and months their friendship grew into something more," a SunSport source revealed.
Pinder previously worked as a model. In the early 2000s, she appeared in now-defunct men's magazines such as Nuts, FHM, and Loaded. Currently, she works as a television presenter.
While Martin’s personal life seems idyllic, his professional life is less rosy: his Southampton side is at the bottom of the Premier League table, with just 4 points from 11 matches. Amid this poor performance, speculation about Martin’s potential dismissal is beginning to intensify.
