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Gary Neville tried his best to make a quick escape from Anfield on Sunday, although there was no way he could avoid running into a Liverpool legend or two as the title celebrations began.
With his fellow Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher away, Neville was left on his own to commentate alongside Peter Drury on the moment the Reds secured the Premier League title against Tottenham.
By his own admission, it was a “painful” afternoon for the former Manchester United captain.
Having secured a 20th league title, Liverpool is now back on its perch - as Sir Alex Ferguson would put it - after drawing level with the Old Trafford club’s tally.
Footage from the commentary gantry released by Liverpool on Tuesday showed Neville trying to sneak out just as the party was getting underway.
Of course, with the stadium still packed at that point, he rather sheepishly had to make his way past plenty of jubilant Liverpool fans, including Reds legend John Aldridge.
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Neville could be seen having to squeeze past the former striker as he tried to make his quick escape, with Aldridge managing to get a word in before he left.
Writing in his column for the Liverpool Echo, Aldridge said: “I saw Gary Neville heading out at the end after the final whistle.
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"I think the Liverpool fans probably won't let me get out of the commentary box!"
It seems the supporters did allow Neville to make his escape, with the former defender not appearing for the rest of the broadcast from Anfield
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