Lowdown on Rangers’ opponents Feyenoord

Lowdown on Rangers’ opponents Feyenoord

Rangers begin their Europa League Group G campaign with a home clash against Eredivisie side Feyenoord.

Here, the PA news agency takes a closer look at Thursday’s visitors to Ibrox.

Manager

Reading v Wolverhampton Wanderers – Sky Bet Championship – Madejski Stadium
Jaap Stam was previously manager of Reading (Mark Kerton/PA)

Star man

Woking v Watford – Pre-Season Friendly – Kingfield Stadium
Steven Berghuis did not get chance to shine at Watford (Paul Harding/PA)

Recent form

After starting the Eredivisie season with three straight draws, Feyenoord have won their last two matches to remain unbeaten. But they conceded two late goals in their 3-2 win on Sunday, giving Rangers hope there might be gaps in their defence they can exploit. The Dutch side were convincing winners in their two Europa League assignments so far this season, beating Dinamo Tbilisi 5-1 on aggregate in the third qualifying round before seeing off Hapoel Be’er Sheva in the play-offs with a pair of 3-0 wins.

Head-to-head

Celtic/Raith Hooijdonk/Kirk
Former Celtic player Pierre van Hooijdonk helped Feyenoord to victory (Chris Bacon/PA)

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