January's going to be very difficult for us if we fail to replace Malouda, Kalou, Anelka & Alex. Considering how hard that is, in the Jan market, we're going to have to keep hold of Malouda & Kalou.. As much as it pains me to say.
So that's why he shouldn't get the 7? I read up on this.. La Liga's rules state teams must present the numbers 1-25 to players. It's makes more than enough sense that their record breaker takes it.
25 is an iconic number that's not common in a squad. 1-11 is. It's like what Totti said today.. He doesn't want his #10 to be retired, he wants it to be given to someone who Roma feel deserve it. Real Madrid should give the #7 to Ronaldo! It makes sense for them economically too. Ronaldo's always been a 7 player. So shirt sales soar with that. If Raul's had worn something unique like 25, then it would be a bit like "well why's Ronaldo inheriting that?", but 7 is a generic number.
It's hardly a 'typical derby' though.. Our rivalry with Fulham always been the more friendly type. In fact the only banter you find it "there's only one club in Fulham"