Feyenoord manager Robin van Persie handed his son his first-team debut on Thursday evening as the Eredivisie side slumped to a 3-1 loss against Celtic. The former Man United and Arsenal striker turned to Shaqueel, 19, with 10 minutes to go of the Europa League clash in the Netherlands. However the youngster, a product of the Man City academy, struggled to make a difference as his father's men suffered their fourth defeat in as many games. Van Persie Sr admitted afterwards that it was a 'special' moment seeing his son make his debut, but was adamant that he sees Shaqueel as 'one of his players' rather than a member of his family. 'I made the call (to bring him on) as a coach and not as a dad because we need a goal,' the 42-year-old told TNT Sports. 'Shaqueel is a player who can score a goal from all angles. So that was the reason why I brought him on. 'So from a father's point of view it was a special moment because when your son makes his debut that's always a special moment but, t...
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