Former England striker Andy Carroll has publicly expressed his deep affection for girlfriend Lou Teasdale in a tender new social media post, following her steadfast support during his recent hospital stay for hamstring surgery.
A Heartfelt Holiday Moment
On Tuesday, the 37-year-old footballer shared an intimate Instagram Story capturing a romantic beach club date with his partner, 42-year-old hairstylist Lou Teasdale. In the sun-drenched snapshot, Andy is seen planting a gentle kiss on Lou's head as she smiles, wearing a stylish black triangle bikini top. The couple appeared completely at ease, cosying up together during their day out.
Andy sweetly captioned the loved-up image with the simple yet powerful words: 'I love you.' This public display of affection comes just days after the athlete revealed he had undergone significant surgery to address a hamstring injury.
Recovery and Gratitude
The post follows Andy's emotional hospital bed clip shared almost a week prior, where he documented the immediate aftermath of his operation. In that footage, dressed in a medical gown and connected to a drip, he wrapped his arm around Lou and kissed her nose while Coldplay's 'Fix You' played in the background.
His caption at the time read: 'Through the ups and downs my person will always be there for me.' He also provided an update on his medical procedure, stating: 'I’ll be back with the @daggersfcofficial as soon as I can, the surgery on my fracture and ligaments went well with the best guy in the business Rhys Thomas. Thank you.'
Injury and Career Context
Andy sustained the serious hamstring injury after joining National League South side Dagenham & Redbridge last year, which unfortunately caused him to miss the beginning of the 2025/26 season. The striker had returned to England to join the non-league club following spells with French teams Amiens and Bordeaux.
The footballer, who earned nine caps for England during his career, is now focused on rehabilitation with hopes of returning to pitch action for his current team.
Relationship Journey
Andy and Lou have been dating since July 2024, following the footballer's split from ex-wife Billi Mucklow, 37, after what was described as a turbulent two-year marriage. Divorce proceedings began in September last year.
The couple reportedly first met at Glastonbury in June 2024 and went public with their relationship just weeks after Andy's separation. Their romance has experienced some turbulence, with reports last year suggesting a temporary split after a make-or-break holiday failed to resolve issues.
Initial reports claimed Andy ended the relationship due to frustrations with Lou's high-maintenance behaviour, though it was later exclusively revealed that Lou had actually called off the relationship. However, just four days later, Andy shared a reconciliatory image on social media confirming their relationship was back on track and stronger than ever.
The latest affectionate posts suggest the couple's bond has deepened through challenging times, particularly during Andy's recent health struggles and recovery process.
