Gio: It’s just first for Gers
Jambos thanks to goals from subs Ryan Jack and Scott Wright.
The Dutchman was delighted with the victory and it has given him a taste for more.
He said: “This means a lot. It’s always good to win prizes.
“I’m happy with the performance. In extra time we looked strong again and we could feel the game going our way.
“There was so much desire and no tiredness.
“It’s been a demanding week. We had the build up to the Europa final and mentally the loss on penalties was big.
“We flew back and had to say farewell to Jimmy Bell but I told the players it was a chance to win something. We had to look forward af ter Wednesday and move on.
“That’s what they did today and their hard work has been rewarded.
“I’m really proud to end the season with a trophy.
“Now we’ll rest and then in five weeks start over again to win more prizes.”
The Scottish Cup win could be the last hurrah for Rangers legends Al lan McGregor and Steven Davis.
McGregor came off the bench in the last minute of extra-time to replace Jon McLaughlin in what looked like an emotional swan song.
Van Bronck hor st refused to reveal if it will be the keeper’s last game for Gers and he will sit down for talks with the 40-year- old about his future this summer.
But whether or not McGregor and Davis move on, the Gers boss admitted there will be changes for next season.
He said: “It was a nice sign from Jon, he told me when the result was there for us that he’d give up his place for Allan. It was a nice gesture from him.
“I’m happy for him that he won a trophy. It’s not often you have players at 40 years old. It’s amazing how he’s performed.
“We’ll sit down with him and see how his future is.
“I think there will be changes this summer.
“Players have the chance to move for another challenge.
“But they want stability and hopefully in the next
few weeks we’ll know if we can extend or look for other players.”
Rangers needed their full squad to finally see off Robbie Neilson’s side yesterday and van Bronckhorst praised his players’ resilience in their 65th game of the season.
He also hailed defender Calvin Bassey who picked up another man of the match award for an outstanding display.
The defender has already been linked with Premier League clubs but his gaffer says he wants to continue developing him at Ibrox.
Van Bronckhorst said: “We have character in this team. In difficult moments we rise up and go again.
“It’s important that when we’re down we always have the support of our fans and we come back stronger.
“To end the week with a trophy is very positive, that’s what it’s all about.
“I’m a big fan of Calvin, he’s mature, strong and powerful.
“It’s a pleasure for me to work with him and to work with him in future to make him stronger.
“His development has been tremendous , especially with Europe. Today he was impressive again. He’s had a great end to the season.”
Rangers might have won the final in regular time but for Hearts keeper Craig Gordon.
Ref Willie Collum also denied them a penalty when Joe Aribo was pulled in the box by Nat Atkinson.
But van Bronckhorst said: “There were some moments when I didn’t agree with the ref but you don’t have to agree with all of the decisions.
“I saw him (Atkinson) pulling the shirt and that’s the reason why he (Aribo) couldn’t shoot cleanly on goal.
“But I’m just happy with the win.”