Russell Martin has been spotted enjoying a holiday with model girlfriend Lucy Pinder just weeks after his dismissal as Rangers manager.
The former Southampton and Swansea boss, 39, appeared relaxed in photos shared on social media, exploring sunlit streets with Pinder in Naples.
The couple, who have been together for over a year, looked in good spirits as they enjoyed a low-key getaway in southern Italy.
It is the latest public sighting of Martin since he was sacked by Rangers earlier this month after a disastrous start to life at Ibrox.
The Englishman was dismissed following a 1-1 draw at Falkirk which sparked fury among supporters, leading to chaotic scenes as police were forced to escort him away from the stadium.
Rangers confirmed his departure in a brief statement later that evening, reading: ‘Rangers Football Club confirms that it has parted company with head coach Russell Martin.
Russell Martin has been spotted enjoying a holiday with model girlfriend Lucy Pinder just weeks after his dismissal as Rangers manager
The former Southampton and Swansea boss, 39, appeared relaxed in photos shared on social media, exploring sunlit streets and cafes with Pinder.
Lucy Pinder rose to fame in the mid-2000s by being one of Britain’s favourite glamour models
‘While all transition periods require some time, results have not met the club’s expectations. Russell and his staff have worked exceptionally hard throughout their time at the club. We thank them for their efforts and wish them well.’
Martin won only one of his seven league matches in charge and lost both of his Europa League games before being dismissed. His side sat eighth in the Premiership at the time of his departure.
Just 24 hours after his sacking, Martin was spotted in Loch Lomond with Pinder, enjoying a swim in the cold waters and appearing to have shrugged off his stressful stint in Glasgow.
Reports claimed the pair seemed ‘happy, upbeat and chipper’ as they shared a romantic afternoon near the water.
Now the pair have been seen abroad, with Pinder sharing new pictures showing the former defender smiling once again. It marks a welcome change of scenery after weeks of pressure at Ibrox and the dramatic fallout that followed his final match in charge.
Pinder, 41, is a former model turned presenter who has supported Martin since his move to Scotland. The couple first went public last year, when she attended his honorary degree ceremony at the University of Brighton.
Rangers, meanwhile, appear to have turned a corner under new head coach Danny Rohl. The German has guided the side to back-to-back wins, including a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Hibs that lifted them to third in the Premiership.
Rohl praised his ‘fantastic’ players and the renewed harmony around the club ahead of Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Celtic.
