Gary Neville today admitted to making 'huge mistakes' while planning a £400million high-rise development in Manchester city centre - including an attempt to knock down a popular pub thought to be the inspiration for Life On Mars.
The former Man United star's St Michael's scheme includes two towers containing a five-star hotel, luxury flats, offices and a rooftop restaurant, but today he conceded the 15-year battle to build it had been a 'bumpy ride'.
The original plans led to a backlash, with locals saying it would erase a part of Manchester's 'precious heritage'.