The real Gio van Bronckhorst Rangers stars will see at Celtic as Holland ace reveals birthday rollicking

It was legendary baseball player Leo Durocher who claimed nice guys finish last.

But Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s CV as a player suggests otherwise after a glittering career.

The Dutchman lifted the ultimate prize in club football after helping Barcelona to the Champions League as well as major silverware in Scotland and England.

Van Bronckhorst then helped his boyhood heroes Feyenoord to a first Eredivisie title in 18 years after making the transition into the dug-out.

So behind that mild-mannered persona there must be a fierce will to win to have ensured he has enjoyed so much success in football.

Yet his personality has come under the microscope since Rangers have spilled four points in the Scottish Premiership title race.

Firstly, the Light Blues drew 1-1 at Pittodrie in a game where a string of controversial refereeing decisions dominated the headlines.

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Where his predecessor Steven Gerrard wore his heart on his sleeve, Van Bronckhorst appears much less demonstrative on the touchline.

And it’s the same in post-match interviews where Gerrard would often give it both barrels while his successor is much more measured.

Even in criticising his defence following the concession of three goals