He regularly stepped into the lion's den at Anfield and Goodison during almost two decades as a player with Manchester United. But there's a cheery sense of trepidation from Gary Neville as he once again prepares to brave performing in front of thousands of supporters in Liverpool.
Having long swapped the pitch for the commentary gantry, Neville this evening will be at the M&S Bank Arena for the first night of The Overlap Live, a four-date tour of his successful YouTube channel. There will, at least, be safety in numbers, with fellow Sky Sports pundits Jamie Carragher and Roy Keane joining him on stage. Kenny Dalglish will be a special guest.
"I'm not sure what reception I'll get!" laughs Neville, speaking to the ECHO. "Carra got a few boos in Manchester when we've been there in the past, so I'm expecting a few!