Why are they called Team McCann and not Team Madeline?

Question

Surely it would make so much more sense, the name McCann features more prominantly than Madeline, it distracts from the fact she is a child. Team McCann sounds like a football team, that can't be good for publicity could it??

ALLEN B - 'Together with friends and family, Gerry and Kate McCann have formed "Team McCann" in a holiday apartment given over to them in the resort of Praia da Luz, where they had been holidaying when Madeleine was snatched'

http://news.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=1590&id=779322007

Answer 1

To show that they are not giving up on their family.

Answer 2

I call the whole existence of these parents a mistake!!! They should be prosecuted under s1(1) Childrens and Young Persons Act 1933 ... but they won't be as they are middle class doctors. There is probably a piece of legislation somewhere which says that only working class, unemployed or single parents can be prosecuted in such circumstances but not wealthy professional doctors as they are evidently above the Law!!! We should all phone Leicestershire Social Services to ask whether in the light of the McCanns situation is it now "ay ok" to leave your under 4's in the house whilst we go off for dinner as this seems to be the case!!!

Answer 3

I told myself I would not get into this debate about this topic. But, here I am. One hopes that Madeleine will be found safe and well, it is hoped that the parents are really concerned about her and are doing everyhing they can, but to my way of thinking and to a lot of you out there, its more about the McCanns themselves. They're living the high life, thinking they're celebrities, and possibly doing more harm than good in keeping this a high profile case instead of letting the police get on with the job.
Let them get back to England, get back some normality into their twins' lives, run the campaign if they must from England. If someone did abduct Madeleine for whatever reason, they have made her such a well known face that I would have thought they've sealed her fate. I'm sorry to have to say that, I hope to God that's not the case, but that's what I truly think.

Answer 4

This is false question number about 850 designed to keep the hate directed at the tragic McCanns, it already has attracted the anti McCannn sickos see the cynical comments above.

You have managed to hurt the McCanns with your venom and envy and I hope you are satisfied

My concern is Team Anti McCann led by venomous members of a hate campaign

Answer 5

I agree Madeleine's name should be used more. her father says after they have been to Morocco it should be a time for grieving! It should be a time for faith. His other idea is to use the £177,000 they have to help find her to bribe criminals for information - he isn't very worldly - too much time in church - he will get ripped off. he needs to ask MI6 who are already involved - because if GCHQ are in on it - so is SIS and MI6 - if they can find him a former agent that will go and follow the trail through Morocco and see if they can find Madeleine. Anyone who has read the history of abductions in Morocco will know money is involved and the abductors are either selling her for a lot of money or are very stupid. With that unusual eye she has that will make her recognisable for years - she will probably be found and if it by MI6 or one of the other European agencies - the abductors may not survive. they play a dangerous game. Well done to Google for getting involved - I hope their publicity will really get in to the Arab world and make them realise how dangerous a game this is - for them. We want that kid back - they had better start helping - particularly the Moroccan authorities.

Answer 6

Well the McCann parents are taking over this whole thing when it should be about finding their daughter. The McCann Team first and Madeleine McCann second.

Answer 7

One of the reasons for calling themselves this may be to ensure that everyone knows the family remains united in their efforts to find Madeline. It shows solidarity.
One reason it could not be called Team Madeline is, Madeline is not there!
This family are doing everything they can think of to find Madeline so instead of back stabbing and bit##ing why not use your intelligence to help come up with ideas on how to find Madeline.
You seem to be (on the whole) an intelligent lot, so come on any sensible ideas would, I am sure, be gratefully received by the McCanns!
Lets just hope Madeline is found safe and soon, and then we can go back to talking about each others piles! lol

Answer 8

this may cause some outrage but i dont care.
I think there is something really strange about this family and there so called missing child it gained far to much publicity and why are they travelling all over Europe in the search for their child? what justified them meeting the pope as if he could help! children go missing all the time and dont get anywhere near as much publicity as this is getting .It may be just me but there is definitely something wrong with the whole thing

Answer 9

whatever they call themselves, i call them irresponsible. whatever has happened to their daughter can be laid right at their feet! i can't imagine leaving a toddler and two infants alone in a hotel room while i ran off and had an evening out with friends! there is absolutely no defence for their actions that night. they are a shining example of stupidity in parenting!
all we can do is hope and pray that if madeline is gone she didn't suffer and that the last face she saw wasn't one of her parents.
if she is still with us lets all pray that God is with her and she isn't being abused and tortured!

Answer 10

Says it all to me I'm afraid.
Team Mccann = Gerry & Kate
Their selfish me. me, me attitude couldn't possibly let the kids get in the way, even if that includes their missing daughter.
From day one this has been about Gerry & Kate, attention has always focused on them, hence Gerry's blog.
Actually it reminded me of a Formula 1 Racing Team, bet Gerry would like that.

Answer 11

Publicity, publicity, publicity. Team McCann sounds more media-friendly, just like Formula One - Team McClaren, The Mac has a certain hook to it. McDonalds, McCartney etc etc.