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There seems to be no evidence of an abduction but there also seems to be evidence that she died in the apartment.

I don't know much about Richard Hall but what I would say, from having sat through his 4 hours of film, is that he raises many very interesting points that need answering.

It is a big chunk of time but worth the effort I think. Why wouldn't they keep things going? If they go quiet now their detractors will say they have ridden out the storm. They could have helped the original investigation by taking lie detector tests and answering questions earlier but chose not to. Will they take a test now? Probably not. Their best form of defence is attack. Have they said to the Met come and investigate us as suspects to help clear our names? No. They are saying come and try and find the abductor. There is an awful lot that doesn't tie up and if you know anything about body language Gerry McCann does not come across as dead straight from day 1. Through the films it is also interesting to note how the McCann's change their stories as things progress. Payne's evidence is very poor. As I say, try and watch the films, even if it is only the one about the cadaver and blood sniffer dogs.

I am not saying that becoming a brand diminished his talent, although Ferguson might have something to say about it. Perhaps it is a generational thing. At 60 I have seen many good players come and go. Beckham is one of them but IMHO I thought Bryan Robson was better. Gerrard's goal scoring record passing and set pieces are also quality and in his prime I would say World Class.

Watch Richard Hall's videos. They are calling for the Met to investigate the alleged abduction. I am sure they last thing tey want is to be named a suspects again. The longer they keep it going to more money pours in, Watch the films and then come back. If you are still certain they are kosher fair dos.

Showbiz life rather than showbiz wife. He became a "brand" quite early on. As I said before, he clearly was a good player. To try and say he was one of Englands best players ever is stretching things more than a little. I know that Gerrard is as popular as the Black Death on here but his crossfield passing is also superb. I could name plenty of other players with an awesome workrate.

The longer they perpetuate the abducted theory the longer the spotlight stays off of them. Suggest you watch some if not all of the Richard Hall video. If you still think that they are squeaky clean after that, fine.

I wonder just how much of the money actually went into helping a legitimate search for Madeleine?

This is the thing though. I don't see people trying to belittle him, just to put him into some kind of perspective. Ferguson is no mug.

The police chief said as much. With DNA it shouldn't be too hard to tie things up unless the perpetrators left the island soon after so I'm surprised that this is such a mess.

Bryan Robson was a better player than Beckham in my opinion. In fact I wonder if Beckham would get into a Manchester United all time greats team?

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Kate says that they have been "naïve". Criminally negligent I would say. I think any one of us would have been out there searching for our child the night she went missing - would take a lie detector test - would answer questions willingly - would only employ reputable people etc. What amazes me is that they haven't been particularly clever. They just seem to bungle and stumble their way through all of the difficult questions that have been fired at them and nothing happens when they clearly do not come across as convincing. If there is no proof of an abductor then it puts the McCanns firmly in the line of fire.

I think you will find it was more down to 'Arry (who famously said he didn't know what he was doing here) than Lowe or Woodward. In 'Arry's book he said he didn't have a problem with Woodward. When 'Arry takes QPR down again this season he will have more failures than successes.

Not saying that Beckham wasn't very good - he clearly was. It is just that I don't think he was as good as history is now painting him. We all have our favourites but he wouldn't make it into my top English team. I sure many would disagree though.

It looks now like the two confessions have been retracted and they are saying that the confessions were beaten out of the suspects.

As you can tell, I am not a great Beckham fan and I don't agree that he carried England. He was part of the golden generation that failed to deliver. He was a good player no doubt, but often over hyped I think. I'd have Scholes before him any day and Le Tiss (and that is not down to a Saints bias).

You started off so well Charlie but then you had to go and spoil it all with the might not be at Saints long comment. I know it was in the article but why home in on the only negative thing? He will be here as long as he is here. Let's enjoy the ride for as long as it lasts.

There are some people who reached the top of their professions who, if they hadn't had sport, you wonder if they would have ended up in an institution. John McEnroe, Roy Keane are just two others that spring to mind.

No brainer. Beckham got more press because he was a poster boy and married a Spice Girl. Redknapp tried to but Suarez for Spurs don't ya know! Redknapp is a football genius (in his own head).

I wonder how the cherry pie is?

The very dodgy private investigators that the McCanns have heavily invested the public's money in also raise concerns. The whole thing is a complete shambles and could do with a full public enquiry.

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There is no point in repainting the Mona Lisa. Leave well alone is what I say! I can remember the last Carry On film with all of the "current" comedians - what an abomination that was. As long as they keep replaying the originals why bother with a remake?

Having just watched all 4 plus hours of this vid I can concur with Pap that it is well worth spending the time if you are interested in this case. It is well put together and raises many questions. I found the part about the sniffer dogs especially interesting but the whole situation is crying out to be scrutinised even more thoroughly. It is a shame that it didn't go to court (or hasn't yet) as it would shine a very bright light on all of the evidence collected so far. If the McCanns are innocent they would have nothing to fear. There are more loose ends here than a bowl of spaghetti.