Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane arrived at court on Friday ahead of his trial over an alleged road-rage incident with a taxi driver.
Smiling and looking relaxed, the 43-year-old was accompanied by his legal team for the day-long hearing at Manchester Magistrates' Court, with press and TV cameramen awaiting his arrival outside court.
Keane is said to have behaved aggressively towards taxi driver Fateh Kerar, 44, near traffic lights in Ashley Road, Altrincham, on Jan. 30.
He is accused of causing harassment, alarm or distress to Mr Kerar -- a Section 4A Public Order offence.
He entered a not guilty plea at an earlier hearing.
Mr Kerar and a taxi passenger are expected to give evidence for the prosecution, while the defence will call Keane and an additional witness.
Mr Kerar, from Altrincham, claims an altercation took place after he and his passenger noticed Keane in his Range Rover vehicle.
The ex-Republic of Ireland international enjoyed a trophy-laden career at Old Trafford and also played for Nottingham Forest and Celtic.
His no-nonsense approach, on and off the field, has seen him establish himself as a straight-talking TV football pundit.
Keane, from Hale, Cheshire, has also managed Sunderland and Ipswich Town and was assistant boss at Aston Villa before he quit to concentrate on a similar role he holds with the Republic of Ireland's national team.