Robin van Persie became manager of boyhood club Feyenoord last month, choosing to quit fellow Eredivisie side Heerenveen, who'd given the former striker his first managerial role

Robin van Persie made a disappointing debut as coach of Feyenoord as they were held to a goalless draw at home by NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie on Saturday.

Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has taken over as head coach at injury-hit Feyenoord - and fans have reacted to his start.

According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Feyenoord have had a request to postpone their league fixture against Groningen approved by the country’s federation. The choice was reportedly “dictated by the fact that Van Persie has been the new coach for less than a week”.

Robin van Persie has been appointed Feyenoord head coach on a contract through to the summer of 2027. The former Arsenal and Manchester United striker will be assisted by Rene Hake, who spent the first part of the 2024-25 season as assistant coach to Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.

Feyenoord coach Robin van Persie says he's using what he learned from past managers to hit the ground running in his new job.

Ex-Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has revealed that his former manager Arsene Wenger wished him good luck after he took his new role with Feyenoord.Photo via Feyenoord.comFormer Arsenal and

Robin van Persie has been confirmed as the new Feyenoord manager, as the former Manchester United and Arsenal striker departs Eredivisie side Heerenveen.

Robin van Persie made a disappointing debut as coach of Feyenoord as they were held to a goalless draw at home by NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie on Saturday. Van Persie was named last weekend as new coach of Feyenoord after last month’s sacking of the Dane Brian Priske.