Daniel Bartram, a Birmingham native who relocated to Helsinki in 2023, opened up about the one thing he deeply misses from home. Moving with his ex-partner and their four-year-old son Rudie, Daniel has embraced life in Finland but still longs for a key part of his past.
As a lifelong West Bromwich Albion fan and a season ticket holder for 15 years, Daniel’s love for the football club runs deep. “I’m Baggies through and through,” he says. “Cutting off from that has been tough, especially with the club’s recent struggles. I often reminisce about the glory days — when players like Romelu Lukaku and Nicolas Anelka were on the squad, something we can only dream about now.”
Though he follows the team from afar and attends games whenever he visits home, Daniel has also tried to enjoy football locally, attending matches of HJK Helsinki. “The atmosphere’s good — you can have a beer on the terrace — but the quality of football isn’t quite the same as the English Championship,” he admits. “It’s not great, but I don’t want to be too harsh.”
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Alongside football, Daniel cherishes his family ties and British comforts. His parents frequently send him staples like Marmite and Yorkshire tea, helping him maintain a taste of home. He proudly continues the tradition of making Sunday roasts and brewing British-style tea in Helsinki.
While Daniel has not ruled out a return to Birmingham, that won’t happen until his son, Rudie, is older. Until then, his passion for West Bromwich Albion and the memories of home keep him connected across the miles.