AS the summer is coming to a close, two of the most popular sports are returning for their latest seasons.

We have already seen the return of the Premier League football season, which began this month, and in September, we will be seeing the return of the Rugby World Cup and the new BKT United Rugby Championship season.

Alongside these major sporting leagues, we will also be seeing the return of local fixtures across the Ceredigion, north Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire areas. So to celebrate, we take a look back at some old football and rugby teams from the Cardigan area.

Do you recognise anyone in these pictures?

Tivyside Advertiser: Cardigan Town FC in the late 1950s.Cardigan Town FC in the late 1950s.

Tivyside Advertiser: Cardigan FC in the 1930sCardigan FC in the 1930s

Tivyside Advertiser: Cardigan Town FC players at a function in the 1960sCardigan Town FC players at a function in the 1960s

Tivyside Advertiser: Cardigan Town FC in the 1950sCardigan Town FC in the 1950s

Tivyside Advertiser: Cardigan RFC who won the Pembrokeshire Youth Cup in 1974Cardigan RFC who won the Pembrokeshire Youth Cup in 1974

Tivyside Advertiser: Cardigan RFC 1972-73Cardigan RFC 1972-73