Guardian Chalkboard - Gone for Good?

[The Fat el Hombre]

Just been on the guardian to have a look at charlie adams pass succession rate for liverpool on saturday but they've got a notice up saying:

It is no longer possible to create chalkboards
We are sorry to say that no new chalkboards can be created using this service. You can still see existing chalkboards, and, of course, the debate continues over on the sport blog. Thanks for using the service

Anyone know why? What a fucker that is

 

[Anonymous]

Noticed that a few weeks back. Very disappointing as those chalkboards were an excellent tool for supporters. Maybe one of the people on the forum who are matey with Daniel Taylor can ask him why they've gotten rid of them ...

 

[mcmanus]

The Guardian newspaper had quite a few cut backs about 4 to 6 weeks ago. My guess is the cut backs went right across the whole of it's operations and the chalkboard got ditched.

 

[moomba]

It's a real shame, was a good resource.

FWIW, Adam made 45 successful passes from 62 attempts (73%). That dropped to 45% in Liverpools attacking half.

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

It's a real shame, was a good resource.

FWIW, Adam made 45 successful passes from 62 attempts (73%). That dropped to 45% in Liverpools attacking half.

Where did you get that from mate?

In fact, what other good alternatives can anyone suggest for the chalkboards?

 

[moomba]

Got it from <a class="postlink" href="http://www.eplindex.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">www.eplindex.com</a>.

It's a subscription site (about £3 a month), but I think some stats are available for free.

Unfortunately, it's all raw data none of the visual stuff the chalkboards had.