 This was recorded in the "Stratford Express" and "Ilford Recorder" and soon after, he received a letter from Paynter asking for a meeting.Paynter asked Tucker if he would play on loan to Athenian League side Finchley against Leyton the following Saturday and after that game, despite a 3–0 loss, both West Ham and Finchley were after him.Finchley offered him £11 a week, including £5 from the chairman's personal funds, and Tucker accepted this.