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What were Barcelona fans doing in Bromley chanting Michael Cheek

Traveling nearly 900 miles from Barcelona to the small town of Bromley, a group of friends set off for a stag do that would be full of surprises. Little did they know that their weekend of celebrations would culminate in a stadium, chanting the name of a local football hero: Michael Cheek.

Here is the video:

@bigdonnyarch A group of lads from Barcelona on a stag-do at todays @bromleyfc game, singing about Michael Cheek… Work that one out 😂 #fyp #foryou #bromleyfc ♬ original sound - Archieeeee

The Long Trip to Bromley

It’s not every day that a stag party crosses international borders, but this group made the trek from the heart of Catalonia to Greater London, a distance of over 900 miles. While the weekend was meant for fun, Bromley wasn’t exactly known for being a top stag destination. But the trip took an unexpected turn when the group embraced the town’s passionate football culture, particularly its love for Bromley FC striker, Michael Cheek.

The Stadium Chant

Attending a Bromley FC game during their trip, the group didn’t just sit quietly in the stands. Instead, they joined in the atmosphere, but with a twist. Before long, they were loudly chanting “Michael Cheek! Michael Cheek!” in unison, much to the delight—and amusement—of the regular fans. The Barcelona boys’ energy, fueled by the excitement of the match and the festivities of the stag do, made the chant infectious.

A Viral Moment

Their chants in the stadium were captured on video, which soon spread across social media. Bromley FC fans and locals were both entertained and proud that their beloved striker had unexpectedly become the focus of an international group's attention. For the stag party, what started as a fun joke became one of the highlights of their 900-mile journey.

The group’s unexpected embrace of Michael Cheek’s local fame was a reminder of how football can connect people, even across vast distances. What was meant to be a fun trip from Barcelona to Bromley turned into a viral moment of football fandom, bringing a fresh sense of excitement to the Bromley FC stadium. For the Barcelona boys, their 900-mile journey will forever be tied to the name of a Bromley legend!