Gary Neville has reportedly been acting as a peacemaker in pay cut talks between players and the English Football League. The Sky Sports pundit has been involved in discussions in a bid to help smooth negotiations.
Neville is also part-owner of League Two side Salford City, and has been central to communications with the PFA, who have welcomed his input.
Fellow club representatives were initially taken aback by Neville's appearance on video conference calls, though his assistance has been described as 'useful'.
One EFL club chief added in a report by The Sun that Neville holds a lot of respect and has been eloquent in getting his views across.