Is nothing sacred to the flock?

I have an Oswaldo Sanchez bobblehead doll.

The iconic Mexican national team goalkeeper is such a hero to Chivas fans that his likeness was one of the ones included in Chivas USA's bobblehead giveaway at the Home Depot Center stadium this year. After the death of his father just before the World Cup in June, Sanchez became even more dear to the fans because of his courage and focus for his team.

The "San Guzan" banner that the Legion 1908 fans hung for Brad Guzan earlier this year is modeled after the "San Oswaldo" banner that is displayed in Guadalajara.

The popularity of Sanchez is so great, it's still hard to grasp that Guadalajara let him get away from the team (known as "the sacred flock"). Even the bobblehead is shaking his head in disbelief.