Peter Crouch puts football future to one side as he enjoys Italian holiday with wife Abbey and daughter Sophia

By KIRSTY MCCORMACK

One big happy family: Peter Crouch, his wife Abbey and their daughter, Sophia Ruby, enjoy a day out while on holiday in Capri, Italy

Most people may sit at home twiddling their thumbs when waiting on a decision that shapes their future career, but not footballer Peter Crouch.

The lanky striker fled to the Italian island of Capri with his wife Abbey Clancy and their five-month-old daughter, Sophia Ruby, ahead of his move to Stoke City.

The couple, who married in June this year, were seen holidaying in the popular resort spending quality time as a family.


Mummy's girl: Abbey holds on to five-month-old Sophia Ruby as the family settle down by a lake while on holiday in Italy


Check me out: Abbey relaxes by the pool in a bikini and sunglasses getting ready to take photos of her husband and daughter

Clancy, 25, wore a skimpy blue and white checked bikini with dark sunglasses as she relaxed by the side of the pool and watched 30-year-old Crouch take a splash with Sophia Ruby in the swimming pool.

The family were also photographed making the most of the Italian culture and mingling with the locals as they strolled through the town.

Crouch, who previously played for Tottenham Hotspur, was seen pushing his daughter's buggy as his child, who wore a pink headband, took in the Italian atmosphere in her mother's arms.


Bum's the word: Abbey adjusts her hair, not her skimpy bikini bottoms, while posing by the pool in the sun

Clancy chose to cover up for their day out and wore a low-cut linen dress and gold sandals over a bikini.

The happy family were later pictured taking a break from their walk at a nearby lake, where Hells Kitchen contestant, Clancy, had decided to show off her slender figure again, this time in khaki green halterneck bikini top.


That's my girl: Peter teaches Sophia Ruby how to swim while the family enjoy some quality time together

The lingerie and catwalk model didn't strip completely though as she folded her dress down to her waist and put her dark sunglasses on, whilst her husband chose to keep his long sleeved top on in the hot weather.

It was announced that the 6ft 7in football player was moving to Stoke City on August 31.


Stoked: Peter was bought by Stoke City for £10 million last month and has begun training with his new team

The Premier League club announced that they had bought the striker for a record fee of £10million which could rise to £12million on a four-year contract.

After the move was finalised, Crouch revealed that his former Tottenham Hotspur colleague, Jonathan Woodgate, was a major influence upon his decision to join Stoke City.


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Abbey goes cardinal! Mrs Crouch looks fierce in fiery figure-hugging red frock on rocking night out with new husband Peter

By JODY THOMPSON

Red hot: Abbey Crouch looked sensational in a figure-hugging scarlet dress on a night out with new husband Peter at Gilgamesh in Camden, London last night

They only just got back from their honeymoon in Ibiza last month - but Peter Crouch and his new wife Abbey looked they were carrying on the party last night after an evening carousing at London's glitzy Gilgamesh.

Abbey, 25, looked flaming hot in a skintight strapless red dress and nude strappy Louboutin heels to show yet again that she's lost every inch of her baby weight since giving birth to first baby Sophia Ruby four months ago.

The couple looked as if there were having a rollicking night out as as they left the north London restaurant and bar made comedy rock signs in the back of the car that was taking them home.


Rocking out: The model and her footballer spouse looked like they'd had a wild night out and were throwing hand signs in the back of the car taking them home


Wild night: It was hard to tell who had more fun, Peter or his new wife


In fact, it was hard to see who was having more fun, leggy model and TV presenter Abbey or her Tottenham and England footballing star husband, 30.

Clearly, the new parents, who both work, felt the need to let off some steam.

Abbey has also gone back to work already and announced last week, that unlike Zara Phillips, she would be taking her husband's surname and was leaving Clancy behind with her single days.


Last minute adjustments: Abbey made sure her strapless dress didn't slip as she made her way to the car


Home, James: By the looks of it, the pair would be needing Alka Seltzer when they got up for baby Sophia Ruby's morning feed today

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Nice day for a WAG wedding as Peter Crouch ties the knot with Abbey Clancy

By Emily Sheridan and Ben Todd


Presenting Mr and Mrs Crouch: Stunning bride Abbey Clancy and her new husband Peter Crouch pose after their marriage ceremony in Stapleford Park in Leicester


As one of the highest profile footballer-WAG couples in the UK, they could have commanded a seven-figure sum for an exclusive magazine deal.

But Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy made a refreshing statement yesterday by happily posing for assorted photographers as they married in Leicestershire.

Looking stunning in a white strapless Giles Deacon gown, the Liverpudlian model, 25, beamed as she gazed at her new husband, 30, in the grounds of the four-star Stapleford Park hotel.


And despite the height difference between the two, it looked liked they had found a sloping pavement to pose on, giving 5ft 9in Clancy a slight boost to reach her 6ft 7in groom for a passionate kiss.

The bride, who gave birth to her first child just three months ago, showed off her size 6 figure in a white lace corset gown with a tiered silk skirt - believed to cost £10,000 - which she teamed with droplet earrings and loose tousled wavy hair.

She steered away traditional romantic bridal make-up, instead opting for dramatic smoky eyes and vampy red nail varnish.

Happy day: Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy are all smiles as they pose for the cameras

Kiss me quick: The Scouse model grabs her new husband for a passionate kiss after their nuptials

The Tottenham Hotspurs striker looked dapper in a black suit and waistcoat with a white tie and white rose on his lapel to match his bride's bouquet.

The couple married this afternoon at the Church Of St Mary Magdalene, in the 500-acre grounds of the luxury country house hotel and sporting estate, which includes a golf course and a spa.

One member of the congregation said: ‘The emotion of it all got to Abbey. They were both really nervous – and when she said “I do” she just burst into tears.’

Following the church service, the newlyweds headed to the Orangery at the hotel for a lavish wedding reception.

After a slap-up meal, the couple are rumoured to have laid on an evening jam-packed with entertainment, including a live band, magician and karaoke.

Having been a singer with short-lived band Genie Queen when she was a teenager, Clancy will hopefully belt out a song or two for 120 wedding guests.

Svelte: Clancy's fitted bridal gown showed off her slim figure and tan from her recent Sardinia holiday

Laidback bride: Clancy for a more relaxed bridal look in the simple gown and loose tousled waves


And no doubt the guests will be calling for the groom to perform his signature dance move, 'the robot'.

Among the wedding guests were the couple's three-month-old daughter Sophia Ruby, Abbey's parents Karen and Geoffrey and her two siblings, including brother Sean Clancy, who plays for Fleetword Town F.C, and little sister Elle.

Joining the groom were his father Bruce, mother Jayne and his younger sister Sarah.

Ready to party: The couple can't stop smiling following their ceremony at the Church of St Mary Magdalene

Bridal style: Clancy wore her blonde hair in her signature tousled waves, while she teamed her smoky eye make-up with pale pink lipstick


Although notably absent from the wedding, fellow WAG Coleen Rooney sent her congratulations to the couple via Twitter.

She wrote: 'Congratulations Abbey and Peter on your wedding day!!! Look gorgeous x x.'

Their nuptials comes after the pair are rumoured to have signed a pre-nuptial agreement to protect Crouch's £7million fortune.

The couple recently returned from a pre-wedding holiday in Sardinia, where Crouch popped the question in 2009.

We did it! The couple were in high spirits as they walked hand-in-hand in the sunshine

Where's a bridesmaid when you need one? Some of the wedding party help arrange Clancy's Giles Deacon dress


The couple's six year romance hasn't been the most straightforward.

After a few months of dating in 2006, Crouch announced during the European cup in Germany he had ended their short romance following drug allegations concerning Clancy.

At the time, Crouch released a statement through his lawyer saying: 'Whilst I do not ordinarily comment upon matters relating to my private life, I have read with dismay various recently articles and reports about my "relationship" with Abbey Clancy.

Nice day for a WAG wedding: The couple arrived for their photoshoot via a Bentley

Looking fine: The groom looks admiringly at his new wife's bottom


'In light of this, I wish to make the situation absolutely clear: Abbey and I were in the very early stages of a relationship which, for a number of reasons, I decided a few weeks ago to end, and I accordingly informed Abbey of my decision.'

But it wasn't long before they were back together, before announcing their engagement in summer 2009.

However, their relationship was rocked by allegations last year Crouch paid prostitute Monica Mint for sex during a friend's stag weekend in Madrid.

But it appeared they quickly got things back on track and Crouch announced Clancy's pregnancy last September.

Country setting: The couple's reception is taking place at the Grand Hall in the historic Stapleford Manor House

Congratulations: Fellow WAG Coleen Rooney - who is currently on holiday in France - sent her best wishes on Twitter


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New parents Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch dote on their baby daughter Sophia on pre-wedding holiday

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Daddy's little princess: It looks like Crouch is revelling in his newfound role of fatherhood as he feeds little Sophia


They're set to get married in a matter of weeks, but it looks like Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy couldn't be more relaxed about their upcoming nuptials.

The couple have jetted off to Sardinia for their first family holiday with their 12-week-old daughter Sophia.

Staying in a four star hotel by the sea, the pair looked completely besotted with their little girl.

It was difficult to believe the Liverpudlian model, 25, had even had a child as she looked tanned and toned in a £178 Vix Monaco two-piece, which she teamed with a chiffon sun jacket.

And her future husband, Tottenham Hotspurs player Crouch complemented her with white swimming shorts.

After arriving at the Italian island last night, the couple were keen to soak up the sun today.


Happy family: Crouch and Clancy took baby Sophia for a boat ride as they holidayed on the Italian island of Sardinia


And after enjoying an alfresco breakfast of boiled egg and toast, the couple were seen lounging by the pool.

At one point, the tactile couple shared a lounger between them and started snuggling under a towel.

It also looked like they were hoping to enjoy some watersports after making inquiries at a kiosk on a nearby pier.


Hungry? Abbey lifts Sophia out of her pushchair as they enjoy an alfresco breakfast at their hotel


The trip marks their first family holiday since Sophia was born in London's exclusive Portland Hospital on March 14.

The vacation comes just three weeks before the couple are expected to wed following a two year engagement.

The Mail On Sunday's Katie Nicholl column told how the pair will tie the knot at the Stapleford Park hotel in Leicestershire on June 30.


Snuggle up: Clancy soon got bored of being on her own lounger and jumped onto Crouch's for a cuddle


A friend said: 'They sent out wedding invites with details engraved on a candle.

‘The ceremony will be at the Church of St Mary Magdalene in the grounds of the country house, followed by a reception in the Grand Hall.

‘Abbey has booked a band, she’s looking for a magician, and there will be some karaoke later in the evening.’

Since becoming a mother, Clancy has spoken about how much she was enjoying parenting.
She wrote in Now magazine: 'Being a mum is amazing! I've turned into one of those women I hate because I'm always talking about the baby.

'She's so pretty - I was surprised she's a girl because I was convinced I was having a boy.


Doting mother: Like many mothers, Clancy found her breakfast interrupted as she tended to her baby


'I'm excited to be back at work, although I'm not getting any sleep!'
The couple have holidayed in Sardinia for the past two years and it was where Crouch popped the question in 2009.

Their relationship was rocked just two days after they returned from their Sardinia break last summer, when it was alleged Crouch had paid for a night with prostitute Monica Mint on a stag weekend in Madrid.


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You'd never guess Abbey Clancy had a baby only seven weeks ago!

By BEN TODD

Back in shape: Abbey Clancy shows off her well-toned legs and trim figure just seven weeks after she gave birth to her daughter Sophia Ruby


It's not what most women would typically wear to church.

But when you look this good seven weeks after giving birth, you want to show it.

Abbey Clancy appeared remarkably svelte as she and fiancé Peter Crouch attended the christening of a friend’s child.


Caring: Peter Crouch and his fiancee Abbey Clancy cradle a baby at the Christening in Liverpool


The model, 25, wore a figure-hugging white and blue patterned dress complete with a daring high cut which showed off her well toned legs.

Her daughter by England striker Crouch, Sophia Ruby, was born on March 14.

The speedy weight loss may have been motivated by her forthcoming wedding – the couple are due to marry at the end of next month. They have planned a lavish ceremony at the Stapleford Park Hotel in Leicestershire on June 30.


Walking tall: Miss Clancy and a friend stride along the pavement. Her speedy weight loss may be down to her wedding at the end of the month


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