Colin Hendry shares nagging Rangers transfer doubt as he insists Gio van Bronckhorst deserves a free pass

They’re going toe-to-toe on the pitch for the Premiership title.

And today at Hampden, only a fool would predict the winner in the Old Firm Scottish Cup semi-final.

After a decade of dominance from Celtic it was Rangers who cruised to the title last season – and both Glasgow clubs are back on an even keel.

But in terms of the impact and influence Ange Postecoglou and Gio van Bronckhorst have had on their teams, Colin Hendry reckons it’s NOT a level playing field.

The former Rangers and Scotland defender played alongside van Bronckhorst at Ibrox under Dick Advocaat and won a Treble in 1999.

He’s full of admiration for Gers’ charge to the Europa League semi-final after their stunning midweek win over Braga.

But Hendry is hurting as much as any Ibrox punter after the current side relinquished their position at the top of the league to the Hoops.

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Despite their brilliant run in Europe, Hendry can’t believe Rangers have allowed Postecoglou’s side to take control of the league trophy’s destiny.

Having already won the Premier Sports Cup, the Aussie is odds-on to secure the title. And if he emerges victorious today he will take a huge step towards racking up a clean sweep of domestic honours.

But if that