After a number of years shining as an insightful football pundit, the shoe is now on the other foot as Gary Neville tries his hand at management.
But as he begins his new task as Valencia boss, does he mind being the subject of analysis from former Manchester United team-mates like Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand who have moved into punditry careers with BT Sport?
That question has been put to him and he spoke about having a "thick skin" when it comes to taking criticism:
My old teammate @GNev2 thoughts on me and Scholesy analysing him as a manager.. Topman!! https://t.co/4CICDVuGAY
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) December 8, 2015
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