Well, this year has been nothing but hell, so I thought I would choose a soothing picture of Fernando’s arse from back in the day. This is probably one of my all time fave Sernando pictures and we have bonus Chori & Xabi. Oh the good old days!
So where have I been, you may (or may not) have been asking? Well, it has been a hell of a saga… Continue reading
If I thought 2018 was a challenge, 2019 sure upped the ante. The world has gone mad on pretty much every level. And once again, football has had to take a back seat for me. Continue reading
I’m feeling a bit weepy. Nando played his final match for Sagan Tosu against a Vissel Kobe side that featured two of his closest friends, Andres Iniesta and David Villa. Continue reading
I honestly thought nothing could top 2017 for sheer fuckery. To that, 2018 said “Hold my beer.” Real Madrid-wise, there were highs (Decimotercera for one thing) and lows (the departures of Zizou and Cristiano, our current confusing form, etc.) but through all of it, we persevere. Continue reading
Lord almighty, what a year it’s been. I wish it could say it was a good one, but let’s be honest, overall it wasn’t. There was so much turmoil – even more than we could have anticipated. Along with the fear, anger and heartbreak, there were some things to celebrate though… Continue reading
The team, hot off their Champions League win, began preparing for Sunday’s match vs. Espanyol. Continue reading
Nando turns 33 today! Hard to believe, isn’t it? So glad to see him back on the pitch after that nasty head injury. Feliz cumpleaños, Fernando!
The team had their final training session before heading off to meet Eibar. Continue reading
Man, I don’t know about you, but I am happy to see the back of 2016. What a shitty year it was in so many ways. Another thing that I am happy to see the back of is…Nando. As is our tradition, we end the year with his arse since he was our first post ever on New Year’s Eve 2010. (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) And holy hell, that makes us 6 years old! Hard to believe. Our official birthday (when the blog became public) is January 16, so we’ll celebrate then. But thank you so much for sticking with us through good times and bad. Special thanks to mygypsyspirit, hopechaser and the other watisihista correspondents for all their help keeping this place afloat. It hasn’t been easy.
I feel like we’re going into the great unknown for 2017. There’s so much turmoil and upheaval and uncertainty. I’m sending good thoughts out to the universe for peace, good health and prosperity for us all.
Wishing you and yours every good thing in the coming year,
Lozil
xoxo
Hala Madrid y nada mas!
A bit late in the day but happy 32nd birthday to Nando! Look at that sly smile – almost as lethal as his bitchface. Feliz cumpleaños, Nando!
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