"I largely avoid social media but from the comments we get, the vast majority are positive and criticism is usually constructive. Of course, everyone wants to see a winning team but year one is a bit of a honeymoon period and the fans have been behind us." Northampton co-promoter Paul Hunsdon on the successful launch of Britain's newest club.
FIGHTING BACK
"The future I want is to be racing in multiple countries. I want to do Sweden, Poland and England. I'm not looking at the World Championship or anything like that. I enjoy the life, being able to race speedway and travel the world, and that's important. Honestly, I want to get back into racing for my country in the big meetings if that's possible." After eight years away, American Gino Manzares wants to resurrect his racing career in Britain.
THE BIG SHOW
"It's crazy to think that it was my first year in the Ekstraliga and nobody knew what to expect of me because I had to fill the boots of Jan Kvech, which was obviously quite hard to do. But I think I did a really decent job of that." Norick Blodorn celebrates a PGE Ekstraliga title with Torun.
ALSO IN THIS WEEK'S MAGAZINE
Championship Grand Final: Scunthorpe v Poole first leg coverage • Premiership play-offs: a scare for Sheffield • Meeting of the Week: Tai Woffinden Testimonial • Off the Beaten Track: on the trail of the Daily Mail National Trophy • Polish Scene: Jakub Jamrog.
