He isn't going to be able to though is he?

He's Wiganese after all.

When Wigan aren't playing, Clarkey enjoys a certain bias towards whomever the Lancashire (or close enough to) team are.

Leaving aside his commentating ability, Stevo isnt a journalist. He probably picks up numerous bits of gossip and has plenty of contacts but doesnt strike me as a journo who goes looking for stories.

I've always assumed that his column is about 70% ghosted and his tips are mainly provided by LE's "proper" journos.

That's true isn't it?

No you're right definitely no lead man, good to bring in as colour commentator adding technical gravitas to a discussion ie Applying a bit of Biff in a tackle