Vidar Riseth recalls career highlights at Celtic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Vidar Riseth, the first signing of Jozef Venglos at Celtic, reflects on his time with the club from September 1998 to early 2001. He played in various positions, showcasing versatility, but faced challenges due to injuries and playing out of position. Riseth made 73 appearances, contributing five goals, and played a key role in the club’s 2000 League Cup victory. Following his time at Celtic, he transferred to 1860 Munich after a loan spell. His story highlights a period of transition for the club during a challenging era.
- •Riseth signed for Celtic from ASK Linz in 1998 for £1.5 million.
- •He played multiple roles across the pitch during his tenure.
- •Contributed to Celtic’s 2000 League Cup win, scoring the first goal.
- •Joined 1860 Munich permanently after a loan deal in 2001.
- •Made a total of 73 appearances for Celtic, scoring five goals.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — They played for Celtic – Vidar Riseth
"The 27 year old Norwegian international Vidar Riseth was the first signing of the Jozef Venglos era at Celtic, after the club sanctioned a fee of £1.5 million to sign the player from Austrian side AS...
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