Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been battered from pillar to post in recent weeks as Rangers boss.
And not just because of his team’s results or performances. He’s been slaughtered for being devoid of personality and character. He’s been accused of lacking passion and enthusiasm. But just because Gio isn’t a ranter and a raver – or doesn’t jump up and down at the side of the pitch – doesn’t mean there’s not a burning desire within him to succeed.
He wouldn’t have been able to do what he’s done in the game without it. So don’t be fooled. Gio has his own demeanour and behaviour that has served him well so far as a player and manager. You can’t be something you’re not. If you try to be, people see through it quickly. He can’t and won’t change. Why should he? So some of the flak he’s received for that is unfair
