Johan Derksen and René van der Gijp delivered a scathing judgment about Robin van Persie on Monday evening during the broadcast of Vandaag Inside. The reason is the way the under-fire Feyenoord coach deals with his players.
The bomb exploded at Feyenoord on Sunday,when Quinten Timber visibly reacted with frustration to statements by Van Persie before the match against Sparta Rotterdam (3-4) during an interview with ESPN. After Van Persie then responded to Timber’s words, he stated that he saw no way back for the midfielder.
‘Van Persie has ruined three best players’
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Robin van Persie and SC Heerenveen: Recent Commentary and Context
The provided text excerpt reports critical commentary from an unnamed ex-professional footballer (“De Snor“) regarding Robin van Persie‘s performance and attitude during his time as a coach at SC heerenveen. The commentary suggests dissatisfaction with Van Persie’s impact and questions his self-perception.
SC Heerenveen and Van persie’s Tenure (2022-2023)
Robin van Persie was appointed as the head coach of SC Heerenveen in January 2022 SC Heerenveen Official Announcement. He was dismissed from his position in February 2023 VI.nl Report on Dismissal after a string of poor results. During his tenure, Heerenveen struggled in the Eredivisie, leading to criticism of his tactical decisions and leadership.
Criticism and Commentary (February 2023 – January 2026)
The source text reflects the negative sentiment surrounding Van Persie’s time at Heerenveen. As of January 20, 2026, there have been no significant, confirmed updates altering the generally critical assessment of his coaching period at the club. Further commentary from figures within Dutch football continued after his dismissal, focusing on his perceived lack of experience and difficulty in implementing a triumphant strategy. AD.nl Article on Van Persie’s Struggles.
* Eredivisie: The top professional football league in the Netherlands,where SC Heerenveen competes. Official Eredivisie Website
* SC Heerenveen Board: The governing body responsible for the appointment and dismissal of coaches.SC Heerenveen Board Information
* KNVB (Royal Dutch Football association): the governing body of football in the Netherlands. Official KNVB Website
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