Ekstraliga 2007

[Subedei]

Sparta WROCLAW

 

Foreigners

 

Jason Crump (Australia)

Hans Andersen (Denmark)

Kenneth Bjerre (Denmark)

Nikolai Klindt (Denmark)

Filip Sitera (Czech Republic)

Chris Holder (Australia)

 

Seniors

 

Piotr Swiderski

Tomasz Gapinski

Krzysztof Slabon

Dariusz Sledz

 

Juniors

 

Marek Czerwinski

Mateusz Jaworski

 

In: Krzysztof Slabon (Torun), Alan Marcinkowski (Zielona Gora)

Out: Jaroslaw Hampel (Leszno), Ronnie Jamrozy (Grudziadz)

 

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Wlokniarz CZESTOCHOWA

 

Foreigners

 

Greg Hancock (United States)

Lee Richardson (Great Britain)

Christian Hefenbrock (Germany)

Antonio Lindback (Sweden)

Lukas Dryml (Czech Republic)

Edward Kennett (Great Britain)

Lewis Bridger (Great Britain)

 

Seniors

 

Sebastian Ulamek

Slawomir Drabik

 

Juniors

 

Mateusz Szczepaniak

Marcin Piekarski

Damian Romanczuk

Borys Miturski

Sebastian Pydzik

Mateusz Kowalczyk

Kamil Mistygacz

 

In: Antonio Lindback (None), Lukas Dryml (Tarnow), Edward Kennett (None), Lewis Bridger (None)

Out: Ryan Sullivan (Torun), Peter Ljung (Tarnow), Matej Zagar (Torun)

 

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Polonia BYDGOSZCZ

 

Foreigners

 

Andreas Jonsson (Sweden)

Emil Sajfutdinov (Russia)

Jonas Davidsson (Sweden)

 

Seniors

 

Krystian Klecha

Mariusz Staszewski

Rafal Okoniewski

Michal Szczepaniak

 

Juniors

 

Krzysztof Buczkowksi

Marcin Jedrzejewski

 

In: Mariusz Staszewski (Zielona Gora), Rafal Okoniewski (Zielona Gora), Jonas Davidsson (Zielona Gora), Michal Szczepaniak (Ostrow)

Out: Piotr Protasiewicz (Zielona Gora), Robert Kosciecha (Torun), Michal Lopaczewski (Lodz), Marcin Mazur (Lodz)

 

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Unia TARNOW

 

Foreigners

 

Peter Ljung (Sweden)

Danil Ivanov (Russia)

Hynik Stichauer (Czech Republic)

 

Seniors

 

Tomasz Gollob

Jacek Gollob

Rune Holta

Janusz Kolodziej

Marcin Rempala

Jacek Rempala

Grzegorz Rempala

Stanislaw Burza

Robert Wardzala

Pawel Baran

 

Juniors

 

Kamil Zielinski

Maciej Ciesielski

Mateusz Trytko

Szymon Kielbasa

 

In: Peter Ljung (Czestochowa), Rune Holta (Rzeszow), Jacek Rempala (Lublin), Robert Wardzala (Krosno), Pawel Baran (Gdansk), Hynik Stichauer (Rawicz)

Out: Lukas Dryml (Czestochowa), Pawel Hlib (Gorzow), Scott Nicholls (Rzeszow), Grzegorz Dzik (Gdansk)

 

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Unia LESZNO

 

Foreigners

 

Leigh Adams

Jurica Pavlic (Croatia)

Troy Batchelor (Australia)

Travis McGowan (Australia)

Patrick Hougaard (Denmark)

 

Seniors

 

Jaroslaw Hampel

Krzysztof Kasprzak

Damian Balinski Snr

Robert Miskowiak

 

Juniors

 

Robert Kasprzak

Adam Kajoch

Slawomir Musielak

Damian Perz

Mateusz Jurga

 

In: Jaroslaw Hampel (Wroclaw), Jurica Pavlic (Lublin), Troy Batchelor (None), Travis McGowan (None)

Out: David Howe (Gniezno), Norbert Kosciuch (Poznan), Rafal Dobrucki (Rzeszow), Mark Loram (Ostrow), Damian Balinski Jnr (Rawicz)

 

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Stal RZESZOW

 

Foreigners

 

Nicki Pedersen (Denmark)

Scott Nicholls (Great Britain)

Davey Watt (Australia)

Andreas Messing (Sweden)

 

Seniors

 

Rafal Dobrucki

Maciej Kuciapa

Pawel Miesiac

Piotr Winiarz

Dawid Stachyra

Rafal Trojanowski

Janusz Slaczka

 

Juniors

 

Marcin Les

Dawid Lampart

Mateusz Szostek

 

In: Rafal Dobrucki (Leszno), Davey Watt (Grudziadz), Andreas Messing (Lublin), Scott Nicholls (Tarnow), Rafal Trojanowski (Krosno), Janusz Slaczka (Krosno)

Out: Tomasz Chrzanowski (Gdansk), Rune Holta (Tarnow), Andriej Karpov (Gdansk), Tomasz Rempala (Gniezno), Karol Baran (Czestochowa)

 

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Unibax TORUN

 

Foreigners

 

Ryan Sullivan (Australia)

Ales Dryml (Czech Republic)

Matej Zagar (Slovenia)

Robin Tornqvist (Sweden)

Simon Gustafsson (Sweden)

 

Seniors

 

Wieslaw Jagus

Adrian Miedzinski

Robert Koschiecha

 

Juniors

 

Karol Zabik

Adam Wisniewski

Damian Stachowiak

Damian Celmer

Tomasz Wisniewski

Alan Marcinkowski

 

In: Ryan Sullivan (Czestochowa), Robert Kosciecha (Bydgoszcz), Matej Zagar (Czestochowa), Robin Tornqvist (None), Simon Gustafsson (None), Alan Marcinkowski (Zielona Gora)

Out:Niels-Kristian Iversen (Zielona Gora), Bjarne Pedersen (Gdansk), Simon Stead (Gniezno), Mariusz Puszakowski (Grudziadz), Krzysztof Slabon (Wroclaw), Tomasz Bajerski (Daugavpils)

 

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ZKZ ZIELONA GORA

 

Foreigners

 

Niels-Kristian Iversen (Denmark)

Fredrik Lindgren (Sweden)

Kevin Wolbert (Germany)

Billy Hamill (United States)

Sebastian Alden (Sweden)

Ricky Kling (Sweden)

Linus Ekloef (Sweden)

 

Seniors

 

Piotr Protasiewicz

Grzegorz Walasek

Zbigniew Suchecki

 

Juniors

 

Adam Kulczynski

Grzegorz Zengota

Pawel Gwozdz

Przemyslaw Zarzycki

Janusz Baniak

 

In: Piotr Protasiewicz (Bydgoszcz), Niels-Kristian Iversen (Torun), Ricky Kling (Ostrow), Sebastian Alden (Gniezno)

Out: Kai Laukkanen (Gniezno), Marcin Nowaczyk (Poznan), Rafal Okoniewski (Bydgoszcz), Mariusz Staszewski (Bydgoszcz), Alan Marcinkowski (Torun), Jonas Davidsson (Bydgoszcz)

 

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Note: GP riders are highlighted in red. A maximum two GP riders in the starting line-up of a team.

 

All details from:

 

http://www.sportowefakty.pl

Edited March 11, 2007 by Subedei

[Subedei]

Well, here's a thread for anyone interested in rumours, innuendo and facts about team building for the Polish Ekstraliga, where the early news is that Antonio Lindback has finally taken the plunge and signed in Poland. I guess that must place doubts over his continued participation in Britain.

It looks almost certain that Jaroslaw Hampel will be forced out of Wroclaw, since Polish rules limit sides to two GP riders in their starting line-up and Wroclaw already have Messrs Crump and Andersen. Leszno is thought to be a likely destination for Hampel.

Australian sensation Chris Holder is rumoured to be attracting interest from Wroclaw.

[Kent Kestrel]

Will Tomasz Gollob be leaving Tarnow? or has their financial situation improved? Be interesting to see whether Marcin Rempala and Kolodziej stay. The sportsboard forum suggest Protasiewicz, Holta and Miedzinski could all be on the move.

 

On another note, i thought the authorities were expanding the league to 10 teams, does anybody know when they will confirm the additional teams?

[Mateusz]

Gollob may go to Torun (!) if Mr Kartosik (ranked #5 on the list of Polish richest men) invest some serious money in the Torun club. Both guys have got some common business connected with Gollob's petrol stations around Bydgoszcz.

 

PePe and AJ will stay in Bydgoszcz. Same as Kosciecha and our U-21 boys who are already in. The menagement of Polonia is having talks with Sullivan, Zagar, Holta and B.Pedersen now. At least one of them should supply the team for next year. Personally I hope it will be Ryan

[Subedei]

Gollob to Torun? Surely that would be the betrayal to end all betrayals?

I understand that current sponsors Poldim are likely to take an equity stake in Tarnow and re-establish the club on a financial basis. However, it's unclear whether Marta Poltorak and Marma, who provide the financial wherewithall for Rzeszow, will remain with the club next season. It all depends on the local authorities funding work to the stadium. If Poltorak, who had a major fall out with Rune Holta, and Marma pull out, Nicki Pedersen should remain at Rzeszow, with Marma switching their backing to his GP ambitions.

Edited October 22, 2006 by Subedei

[Mr Snackette]

More importantly, I would have thought, is what teams will be riding in the Ekstraliga in 2007.

 

Was it not the intention that the league was to be expanded to take in 10 teams? Is that still on the agenda? If so who are likely to join the party?

[Hazzman]

I read that Holder is set to take a Kilndt-like role at Wroclaw next season

 

and Sullivan to Bydgoszcz aswell, I reckon Zagar might be a bit better for Polonia, he seemed to enjoy it on GP day.

[Mateusz]

The problem with Zagar is that he doesn't seem to want to ride in all meetings. And we're looking for a full-time rider.

[Subedei]

As expected, Nicki Pedersen signs for another season at Rzeszow.

[KevH]

More importantly, I would have thought, is what teams will be riding in the Ekstraliga in 2007.

 

Was it not the intention that the league was to be expanded to take in 10 teams? Is that still on the agenda? If so who are likely to join the party?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I agree, there was a stated intention to expand the Ekstraliga in 2007, but there has been no recent announcement - is it still on the agenda?

[cwf]

What date do the Polish teams have to be declared by?

[Mateusz]

I agree, there was a stated intention to expand the Ekstraliga in 2007, but there has been no recent announcement - is it still on the agenda?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Now it's more likely it will remain the same as it was - I mean 8 teams in Ekstraliga. The rules shouldn't be changed during the game but it's a Polish mess so you can never be sure.. As far as I know in the end of October there's a meeting of those fellas who govern over speedway here and the final rules (inc the amount of teams) for 2007 are to be fixed.

 

What date do the Polish teams have to be declared by?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The end of January for signing riders on contracts. Later you can loan riders only.

[KevH]

Now it's more likely it will remain the same as it was - I mean 8 teams in Ekstraliga. The rules shouldn't be changed during the game but it's a Polish mess so you can never be sure.. As far as I know in the end of October there's a meeting of those fellas who govern over  speedway here and the final rules (inc the amount of teams) for 2007 are to be fixed.

Thanks for the update Mateusz, please keep us informed.

[tommy]

Looks like the talented Chris Holder signed with Wroclaw. Shame, was hoping to see him ride for my team.

[Mateusz]

Andreas has just signed a 2-year contract (2007 and 2008) with Polonia

[mckenna]

lets hope Torun get there money issues totally sorted if they want Bjarne and Niels with them next season

[Drabol]

You should add a few Wlokniarz's juniors to team

 

Borys Miturski

Sebastian Pydzik

Mateusz Kowalczyk

Kamil Mistygacz

 

--> here is club information

 

best wishes from Wroclaw

[Mateusz]

Alright guys, here you got Ekstraliga regulations for next year:

 

- Still 8 teams

- When a team is losing with 10 or more points a joker substitution can be taken. The joker's points are x2 (I guess that when he's 3rd it's x2 as well) and the joker can be done only once by a team in a match.

- When a rider touches the tape he's excluded but his place can be taken by a reserve rider (u-21, number 7 / 14).

- No reserve rider with number 8 / 16 (7 riders in a line-up, not 8 as it was this yr).

[SCB]

Alright guys, here you got Ekstraliga regulations for next year:

- When a team is losing with 10 or more points a joker substitution can be taken. The joker's points are x2 (I guess that when he's 3rd it's x2 as well) and the joker can be done only once by a team in a match.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Oh please, no. I generally have no problem with BSI but the double points rule (under whatever name) is all their fault, it's why I said I'd never go to a SWC round (but sadly had a moment of weakness last year). Sadly it seems not only have the BSPA been brain washed but PZM have now. Do they not know how unhappy British fans are with the rule?

[Bavarian]

OH NOOOOOO !!!! Mateusz, tell us, this is not true, please !

 

 

Why oh why would the Polish League introduce this stupid, stupid rule !

 

Are they so much in financial trouble ? (Seems so, as they cut down from 8 to 7 rider teams)

 

I guess this year crowds were dramatically down on previous years, but that is also entirely due to them allowing Wroclaw to have such a superior team. The change of the previous play-off system also backfired on them. Another big mistake, the Polish League made last winter. And they will suffer even more next season. It's going down, down, down ....