# Włókniarz Częstochowa coaching transition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wkniarz-czstochowa-coaching-transition
> Updated: 2026-07-25T18:00:01.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

In mid‑July 2026 the Polish speedway club Krono‑Plast Włókniarz Częstochowa began a search for a new manager after parting ways with Mariusz Staszewski. The club ruled out former rider‑coach Marek Cieślak, who chose to stay on as a television analyst, and mentioned several possible candidates, including Janusz Ślączka, Piotr Świst, Tomasz Bajerski and Piotr Żyto. At the same time the club discussed potential rider signings but cited budget limits that restricted recruitment of high‑profile talent. No appointment had been confirmed at that stage.

A week later, on 25 July 2026, the club announced the hiring of Danish former rider Patrick Hansen as head coach. Hansen, 27, replaced Staszewski after the latter lost all 11 league matches. He had previously coached youth at Innpro ROW Rybnik and was recovering from a serious spinal injury that ended his riding career. His contract runs to the end of the season and also covers the club’s youth programme. The appointment comes as Włókniarz battles relegation; a single win in the upcoming play‑down could keep the team in the top‑tier PGE Ekstraliga, otherwise it faces demotion to the second tier.

## Claims

- Włókniarz Częstochowa appointed Patrick Hansen as head coach. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- If relegated, Włókniarz will compete in the Metalkas 2 Ekstraliga. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Patrick Hansen is Danish and previously coached youth at Innpro ROW Rybnik. (single source)
- Mariusz Staszewski lost all 11 matches in the PGE Ekstraliga before being replaced. (single source)
- Włókniarz Częstochowa is at the bottom of the PGE Ekstraliga and faces possible relegation via the play‑down phase. (single source)
- A win in the play‑down could allow Włókniarz to remain in the PGE Ekstraliga. (single source)
- Patrick Hansen suffered a severe spinal injury in 2023, breaking his spine and damaging his spinal cord. (single source)
- Patrick Hansen's contract runs until the end of the season and includes work with the club's youth program. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-07-25: Włókniarz Częstochowa hires Danish coach Patrick Hansen amid relegation fight

Włókniarz Częstochowa replaces coach Mariusz Staszewski with Danish Patrick Hansen as it battles possible relegation from the PGE Ekstraliga, aiming to stay up via the play‑down.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wkniarz-czstochowa-hires-danish-coach-patrick-hansen-amid-relegation-fight

### 2026-07-17: Włókniarz Częstochowa hunts new manager as coach Marek Cieślak stays in TV

Włókniarz Częstochowa seeks a new manager after Mariusz Staszewski's exit; former coach Marek Cieślak declines a return, and several veteran candidates and rider options are under consideration.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wkniarz-czstochowa-hunts-new-manager-as-coach-marek-cielak-stays-in-tv

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Cite as: Włókniarz Częstochowa coaching transition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/wkniarz-czstochowa-coaching-transition