Tony Hatfield's Retired Ramblings

The Madeleine Fund- an update

It's some time since I've posted anything about Team McCann, but in the last few days the hunt for Madeleine got even more bizarre. The Team, fortified by a couple of ex-detectives, David Edgar and Arthur Cowley, are on the... Read more →

The McCann Mouth at it again

The McCann Mouth I read with increasing disbelief Clarence Mitchell's criticism of the Portuguese police interviewing techniques. This clown seemed amazed that the officers interviewing their suspects would exaggerate the evidence they had. Crikey, in thirty years listening to thousands... Read more →

Where's the McCann Money Gone?

One thing that has always interested me about team McCann is the Madeleine Fund and how it's being spent. Some of it has gone to the Spanish private investigators Metodo 3. They have made the most extravagant and unbelievable claims.... Read more →

Why Jane Tanner's Evidence is useless!

On Monday, one of the BBC's flagship current affairs programme, Panorama, will be shown to have been infiltrated by Team McCann. But if the grovelling interview Richard Bilton conducted with one of the "Tapas Nine", Jane Tanner, is an example... Read more →

Who's Signing Clarence's Cheques?

Clarence Mitchell-far right in Ice Cream seller's jacket Failed Lib-Dem Parliamentary Candidate Justine McGuiness I was always concerned about Clarence Mitchell's role as the McCann's spokesman when he appeared to be loaned by the British government shortly after Madeleine's disappearance.... Read more →

Mrs McCann is a Suspect- Only the Media Can Be Surprised!

It just had to happen. After what will prove to have been a methodical investigation by the the Portuguese P.J., Kate McCann has eventually been declared as suspect and I suspect she will be charged with an offence relating to... Read more →

Gerry your Bitching is Just Plain Embarassing

It's really no good Gerry McCann bitching about the intrusive and speculative press now. I've no doubt, as he strenuously cultivated a celebrity image, he gave little or no thought to what was really happening. And it was so, so... Read more →

More withdrawals by Team McCann?

All has gone pretty quiet on the McCann front in the last week or so. Gerry and Kate are continuing to holiday in Portugal with their relations, no doubt dipping into the Madeleine Fund. I predicted here it would not... Read more →

These McCanns are Just Unlucky?

G. McCann tells us on his blog today that. "Unfortunately shortly after arriving in London I had my wallet stolen which meant I was running late." The McCanns seem to attract thieves! Read more →

More money from the Madeleine Kitty?

A couple of days ago I read the bringmadeleinehome website. G McCann writes this: "Kate and I dropped Jon at the airport this morning and picked up some more friends/family who have come out to see us, but particularly the... Read more →