Get payback for 1999 Celts class

VIDAR Riseth says Celtic can grab revenge for the Old Firm nightmare inflicted on his side by Rangers two decades ago by clinching a seventh straight title against them on Sunday.

The retired Norway international was part of the Hoops team beaten 3-0 in 1999 as Rangers won the Scottish crown at the home of their bitter rivals.

Riseth was one of two Celtic players sent off on a day of shame for the Scottish game, with referee Hugh Dallas struck by a coin amid ugly scenes at Parkhead.

So fearful have the game’s authorities been of seeing those violent pictures repeated, Scottish Professional Football League chiefs have desperately tried to avoid scheduling an Old Firm clash with the title up for grabs.

But Celtic’s defeat to Hibs on Saturday means they will now host the Light Blues needing only a draw to wrap up yet another championship.

And Riseth believes that will finally erase the pain caused by his team’s notorious defeat.

The f ormer defender said: “There was a lot of pressure on us that day with Rangers looking to win the title on our ground.

“In the end we could not stop them and it was a horrible feeling. It was the worst nightmare you could imagine for Celtic.

“Thankfully, that was a one-and-only. It’s not going to happen this weekend.

“The boys can get some revenge f or all t hat by winning on Sunday.”

Former Celtic defender Vidar Riseth.