Steve Finan is a journalist, columnist, and author with more than 40 years of experience writing about sport, language, and culture.

Best known for his football books and sports nostalgia collections, Steve has authored the popular In The Black & White Era series - photo-led books celebrating football history, stadiums, and memorable sporting moments.

Alongside his books, Steve writes newspaper columns for The Courier and The Evening Telegraph covering grammar, words, and punctuation, combining humour with a lifelong love of language.

A passionate football stadium enthusiast and archive expert, Steve’s work captures the stories, memories, and atmosphere of the sporting world through carefully researched photography and writing.