Heerenveen are having a horrid time in the Eredivisie at the moment. On Tuesday night, a 2-0 defeat to FC Twente sank them to 14th in the table with the third worst goal difference in the Dutch top

During his playing career, Van Persie scored 274 goals in 595 club appearances. Despite a 9-1 defeat that might overwhelm many novice managers, the flying Dutchman pressed on with his post-match responsibilities, affirming his commitment to channeling his illustrious playing career into a managerial approach that prioritizes attacking football.

Robin van Persie ’s start to life in management hit an early speedbump after he watched his Heerenveen side suffer a huge 9-1 loss to AZ Alkmaar on Saturday. Van Persie previously worked as an assistant and youth team coach at fellow Dutch side Feyenoord but has one just won just one of four games since replacing Kees van Wonderen in May.

Yet just when things seemed to be going well for van Persie’s new side, they suffered a massive setback in the form of a 9-1 defeat to AZ Alkmaar on Saturday.

Robin van Persie ’s Eredivisie side Heerenveen were handed a 9-1 thrashing at the hands of AZ Alkmaar, with former Spurs striker Troy Parrott scoring four goals. It was only Van Persie’s fourth game in charge as manager having been appointed in May, after an impressive playing career for Netherlands, Arsenal and Manchester United.

Heerenveen head coach Robin van Persie said that his team's 9-1 defeat to AZ Alkmaar reminds him of Arsenal's 8-2 to Manchester United in 2011.

Former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie made his first foray into management this summer by taking charge of Dutch outfit, Heerenveen.After a decent enough start to the season, things came

Former Tottenham star Troy Parrott bagged four goals as AZ Alkmaar beat Dutch rivals Heerenveen as Robin van Persie's side lost 9-1.