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Tottenham Hotspur fans who jeered keeper Vicario were told later "they cannot be true Tottenham supporters" by boss Thomas Frank.

Tottenham let in a pair of goals in the first six minutes to fall 2-1 to Fulham, marking their 10th Premier League home defeat of the year.

However the main topic of discussion was the visitors' next score when the keeper gave away possession far beyond his box.

The goalkeeper came out to handle a high pass and carried the ball towards the touchline.

However, rather than kicking it into touch, the Italian spun and tried to clear away, but slipped as the ball glanced off Harry Wilson and was controlled by King.

King passed the ball off to Welsh midfielder Wilson, who curled a shot into the goal from the touchline measured at thirty-six point six yards.

Moments afterwards when the ball went to the keeper once more, a number of Spurs supporters jeered him.

Spurs were jeered off at half-time, with the side 2-0 down, and again at full-time.

A particular of those booing episodes truly irritated Frank.

"It came to my attention a few of our fans reportedly booed the incident and jeered following, which, in my opinion is completely unacceptable," the Danish manager stated about the supporters' response to his shot-stopper.

"Those individuals cannot be real Spurs fans that do that. Fair enough booing after the game, fine, but when we are in play, we are supporting one another, we are behind one another going forward."

Tete had handed the visitors a early advantage prior to Harry Wilson's goal – with Mohammed Kudus scoring for Spurs in an improved second period showing.

Former Premier League goalkeeper Hart remarked that the second score was "completely avoidable".

"I certainly appreciate the supporters' frustration," the ex-keeper continued. "I am aware the part Vicario is playing. He's a excellent team player, he is a real leader in the dressing room but ultimately you are going to be assessed by your decisions.

"He was deeply involved in what ended up to be the decisive goal."

'It's In the Game, I Can Handle It'

Italy international the keeper is in his 3rd season with Spurs.

He said after the match that he had to accept the feedback.

"That score was a error of mine, I accept responsibility for it," he said.

"My aim was to kick the ball long and I simply struck the ball in a bad way. That made an more difficult mountain to climb."

He stated receiving jeers "is part of football".

"I'm a big man, how can I respond?" he added. "We can't be affected by the situation in the stands. The fans have the right to do as they see fit.

"It is on us to stay increasingly composed, to concentrate on ourselves. The team is lacking in calmness and calmness to reverse outcomes. Today is a poor loss and it is tough to accept."

'I Was Surprised No One Returned to the Goal Line'

Despite the keeper's error, it was far from an simple goal for Harry Wilson to score.

Actually it was the second most distant top division score of the campaign – after Tyler Adams' 43.3 yard goal for the Cherries against the Black Cats, which incidentally also occurred on Saturday.

The goalscorer said he was "somewhat surprised" that he still had an open net to target.

10 seconds elapsed between the keeper exiting of his area and the midfielder shooting – which was five moments following the clearance.

"I felt like the keeper was away from the area for ages," he remarked.

"I was surprised not one of the defenders returned to the line. When not one of them defended the net, my interest sparked somewhat.

"Udogie fell too, which gave me a little additional time. After that it was all about trying to make the correct connection and place it towards goal. I had a positive feeling, as soon as it came off my foot, that it was on the right line."

'During in a Bad Spell, Everything Seems to Work Against You'

While Vicario's error dominated headlines, this was an overall bad performance for Tottenham to extend their home woes.

This was their tenth at home loss of 2025 in the Premier League, a shared club record matching nineteen ninety-four and 2003.

They still have home fixtures against Frank's former club the Bees and title holders Liverpool to play before the close of the year.

Only one of those wins have come since the manager took over from his predecessor in the summer.

"When you're behind 2-0 after the opening, there is a huge challenge to climb," stated the boss.

"During in a bad spell, everything appears to go against you as well – the first was a deflected shot, the second is a error from the keeper.

"This result leaves us in a position where we have suffered an additional game. Each fixture has a single narrative, this game we were defeated in the first six minutes.

"We just need to keep working. The later period was significantly improved and hopefully an aspect we can use to learn."

Spurs have been defeated in four straight home London derbies for the first time in the top division.

And they are averaging 9.5 shots and three point two shots on target per match in the division – their poorest rates on record in a one campaign (dating back to the 2003-04 season).

Ex- Cottagers midfield player Murphy stated that Frank has to endure the criticism.

"He must take the criticism," the pundit said. "He has taken a high profile job at a major team with enormous expectation. There is scrutiny and responsibility that comes with that.

"Their showings at their stadium have been disappointing and they have to get better {quickly|