It appears that the existing club was formed about 1921.Approximately 20 interested parties invested £2 each to purchase” tackle” (equipment). This included Joe Harbottle, Frank Dodsworth, William Long, Bert Heaviside, G. Wilson, and H.S.Wilson. The tackle was bought from Jack Hatfield senior who started the famous Jack Hatfield sports outfitters in Middlesbrough and who has a strong connection with Great Ayton. Jack’s mother was visiting Great Ayton on 15 August 1893 when she went into labour and gave birth in one of the cottages on the High Green.(Jack jnr told me it is the cottage where the lady who does flowers for the church lives!!) In their first season they played friendly matches against teams such as Chop Gate and St. Lukes. In their second season they joined the West Cleveland League.