RVP: IT'S THE JANSEN DERBY

FOCUS ON ROB AT HAND Van Persie talked about hero Jansen

- BY MICHAEL GANNON

ROBIN VAN PERSIE has branded Feyenoord’s Europa League showdown this evening with Celtic as the Wim Jansen derby.

The De Kuip boss paid an emotional tribute to the Dutch legend - who is a hero to both clubs.

Jansen won the European Cup with Feyenoord as a player - beating Celtic in the 1970 final in the San Siro - and went on to serve as a coach and boss when van Persie was coming through the youth ranks.

The Dutch master is also hailed a legend in Glasgow as the man who halted Rangers’ bid for 10 in a row and the current gaffer admitted tonight’s clash will be a fitting tribute to his old mentor who passed away in 2022.

Jansen left behind a bulging notebook full of coaching tips and tactics from his years in the game and van Persie still uses the tome to guide him.