"Giovanni van Bronckhorst is coming into Ibrox with a good squad and will be expected to challenge in every cup competition and win the league as well. We have discussed the front rows and No 10 battles already, but there are plenty of other contests ready to unfold. When he was first released by Yorkshire I was there for him during that tough time and I was delighted when he earned a new contract and a second spell with the club. I had not intended to make any public statement but, given the reports which have been published, and with journalists arriving at my house, I feel I have no choice but to provide a public response.