Giovanni van Bronckhorst sacked by Rangers after a year in charge

The Dutchman was appointed as Steven Gerrard's successor a year ago.

FIRED: Giovanni van Bronckhorst. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Rangers have sacked manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst following a run of form this season that has "not met expectations."

The Dutchman - a former player at Ibrox - was appointed as Steven Gerrard's successor a year ago and led the club to the Europa League final and a first Scottish Cup triumph in 13 years at the end of his first campaign in charge.