Ian Rush's model partner with 16-year age gap as stricken Liverpool icon eyes Xmas return

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Rush started seeing the Irish singer and model following his split from ex-wife Tracy after 25 years of marriage in 2012.He revealed to WalesOnline in 2022 that he "couldn't be happier" with his fresh start, with sons Jonathan and Daniel flourishing, while he had recently settled into a new home he'd constructed with long-term partner Carol.Their romance was put under the microscope when news first broke, with Carol facing accusations of wrecking the football hero's marriage, while also enduring scrutiny over their age gap.Get 65% off Premier League kits and merchThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. There's 13 years between my own parents."The slant they put on it was wrong, like I was marrying him for money or something.

I just felt it was time I spoke up for myself. Ian himself said, it's great to support a footballer in the height of their career but when you finish your career, it's a downward spiral and a whole different ballgame."I've been so supportive of Ian over the last years and helped him work on getting contracts so it feels a bit like a slap in the face when you read these articles.

It was a little bit hurtful."Women are strong and we'll always try to take things on the chin but when I saw Ian getting annoyed about it I said, ‘No I'm going to take a stance on this.’"READ MORE: Ian Rush health latest as Liverpool legend placed in intensive careREAD MORE: Premier League explain controversial red card decision in Liverpool vs BrightonThe couple have since been busy planning their future, with Ian and Carol revealing last year they were eyeing a summer wedding in the south of France. We're together 12 years now."But I used to walk behind Ian at every function because I would never want to be photographed with him.