So why wasn't Gerry in Portugal with Kate today ?

[stephen25000]

He is a consulatant cardiologist working for the NHS, doing a job of crucial importance to his patients.

He clearly has a committment to his profession and to his patients.  If he chooses to put them first, then I for one applaud him   It seems that perhaps some of his critics have not been in such a position ofvocation and trust - otherwise they might understand and not make stupid comments.   

He is not the only consultant cardiologist in the world.

Besides the claim is, he's taking care of the children.

[Benice]

Are, the old ' Baby Listening Service ' ploy.

Irrelevant as the Mccanns didn't use anything.

As to 'hate', the only 'hate' I see visible is from those extreme supporters of the Mccanns. Yet again.

Hardly a ploy Stephen, it's a fact that whilst on holiday parents took advantage of the Listening service and left their children asleep in the evenings  having arranged for them to be checked at regular intervals.  The McCanns mirrored that perfectly legal service.   Try to get over it.

(edited to remove the wrong name - soz Stephen)

[stephen25000]

Hardly a ploy Matthew, it's a fact that whilst on holiday parents took advantage of the Listening service and left their children asleep in the evenings  having arranged for them to be checked at regular intervals.  The McCanns mirrored that perfectly legal service.   Try to get over it.

Well here's a new one. Now I'm someone called Matthew. 

Now can you prove the Mccanns or others checked their children regularly.

Besides this is still a red herring.

Anyone in their right mind would never leave small children unprotected, in a foreign country, in an unlocked residence. Don't you comprehend that ?

[Jean-Pierre]

He is not the only consultant cardiologist in the world.

Besides the claim is, he's taking care of the children.

Once again Stephen you are commenting on subjects that you patently know absolutely nothing about.   Of course he is not the only cardioloist in the world - but will be the only consultant cardiologist on duty in the hospital during the hours his rostered. 

And taking care of the children when off duty. 

 

[stephen25000]

Once again Stephen you are commenting on subjects that you patently know absolutely nothing about.   Of course he is not the only cardioloist in the world - but will be the only consultant cardiologist on duty in the hospital during the hours his rostered. 

And taking care of the children when off duty.

Utter rubbish.



P.S. My other half has worked in the Medical Profession.

You've really got to do better than that. 8-)(--)

So what would the hospital do if he was ill or on holiday ?

[Jean-Pierre]

Of course they have, Stephen.  You are after all the universal expert. 

Planned holidays are covered by the other consulatants shifts.  If ill, then it is problem for the hospital and his patients may need to be rescheduled.  FYI Stephen, Cardiology is a specialist area, but I am sure you have a cousin who is a cardiologist, or maybe an aunt?   

The fact is that he clearly has respect for his patients, and sufficient confidence in Kate's ability to handly the court proceedings. 



 

[stephen25000]

Of course they have, Stephen.  You are after all the universal expert. 

Planned holidays are covered by the other consulatants shifts.  If ill, then it is problem for the hospital and his patients may need to be rescheduled.  FYI Stephen, Cardiology is a specialist area, but I am sure you have a cousin who is a cardiologist, or maybe an aunt?   

The fact is that he clearly has respect for his patients, and sufficient confidence in Kate's ability to handly the court proceedings.

The dates for the trial were well known in advance.

Next please.

[Mo Stache]

The dates for the trial were well known in advance.

Next please.

Is Gerry McCann being called as a witness? If not, then there is no reason for him to be at the trial, because Kate and their legal team is there. He doesn't have to explain himself to you or anyone else.
What would your response have been if he WAS there? Something in the line of; everyone is at the trial, who is looking after the twins?
Nothing like a good old 'bash the McCann's' to deflect from the real questions that need answering, like - WHY Amaral seeks to have media excluded from libel trial?

[Chinagirl]

The dates for the trial were well known in advance.

Next please.

Given the number of times it has been postponed at the last minute, there was no guarantee it would go ahead this time.

[Mo Stache]

Given the number of times it has been postponed at the last minute, there was no guarantee it would go ahead this time.

Indeed! Even Amarals supporters were unable to give the court date, yet Stephen said: "well known in advance."
Odd that everyone was still falling over their feet a week ago trying to establish the correct court date?

[Albertini]

Or it could be that Durate didn't want a repeat of the last time Gerry was on Portuguese court steps, dripping venom and looking capable of absolutely anything.
 

[faithlilly]

Is Gerry McCann being called as a witness? If not, then there is no reason for him to be at the trial, because Kate and their legal team is there. He doesn't have to explain himself to you or anyone else.
What would your response have been if he WAS there? Something in the line of; everyone is at the trial, who is looking after the twins?
Nothing like a good old 'bash the McCann's' to deflect from the real questions that need answering, like - WHY Amaral seeks to have media excluded from libel trial?

Perhaps he wanted to limit the damage done to the ongoing investigation. Unlike Kate, of course, who was allegedly advised by SY not to attend as a media circus would hamper negotiations between themselves and the Portuguese, yet did so anyway.

[Mo Stache]

Perhaps he wanted to limit the damage done to the ongoing investigation. Unlike Kate, of course, who was allegedly advised by SY not to attend as a media circus would hamper negotiations between themselves and the Portuguese, yet did so anyway.

Oh I think Amaral and his supporters (are you not one?) has done much more damage to the relationship between the Portuguese and SY than Kate has! The real damage has been established and forms part of the foundation of this trial. How about you go back on your posts on this forum (excluding the posts you have made elsewhere) to see how you have contributed to the damage.

[stephen25000]

Is Gerry McCann being called as a witness? If not, then there is no reason for him to be at the trial, because Kate and their legal team is there. He doesn't have to explain himself to you or anyone else.
What would your response have been if he WAS there? Something in the line of; everyone is at the trial, who is looking after the twins?
Nothing like a good old 'bash the McCann's' to deflect from the real questions that need answering, like - WHY Amaral seeks to have media excluded from libel trial?

She isn't being called as a witness either.

So what's your point exactly ?

[Mo Stache]

She isn't being called as a witness either.

So what's your point exactly ?

You have just proven my point. He is not needed by the court. He has no legal obligation to be there. Kate is there representing the couple. If he is not needed in court, why bash him for not being there?