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Tottenham Hotspur fans who booed goalkeeper Vicario were told afterwards "those individuals cannot be real Spurs supporters" by boss Frank.

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

But the main topic of discussion was Fulham's second goal when the keeper gave away possession well beyond his box.

The goalkeeper ventured out to handle a long ball and carried the ball towards the sideline.

But, rather than booting it out of play, the Italy international turned and attempted to clear, but slipped as the ball glanced off Harry Wilson and was collected by King.

The forward passed the ball off to Welsh midfield player Wilson, who bent a shot into the net from the sideline measured at 36.6 metres.

Moments later when the ball went to the keeper once more, a number of Tottenham fans jeered him.

Spurs were booed off at half-time, with the side 2-0 behind, and once more at full-time.

One of those jeering episodes truly angered Frank.

"It came to my attention a few of our fans reportedly booed the incident and jeered after, which, in my view is completely unjustifiable," the Danish manager commented regarding the supporters' reaction to his shot-stopper.

"Those individuals can't be true Tottenham supporters that act that way. Fair enough jeering following the match, fine, but when we are playing, we are supporting one another, we are with each other moving ahead."

Kenny Tete had given Fulham a early lead before Wilson's strike – with Mohammed Kudus netting for Tottenham in an improved second-half performance.

Ex- Premier League keeper Joe Hart remarked that the second goal was "totally avoidable".

"I certainly understand the supporters' disappointment," the ex-keeper continued. "I know the role Vicario is performing. He is a excellent team player, he's a true leader in the locker room but ultimately you are going to be assessed by your actions.

"The keeper was heavily involved in what ended up to be the decisive goal."

'It's Part of Football, I'm a Big Man'

Italy national team the keeper is in his third season with Spurs.

He stated following the match that he had to take the feedback.

"That score was a mistake of mine, I take accountability for it," he said.

"The intent was to kick the ball far and I just hit the ball in a bad manner. It was an even bigger challenge to overcome."

He said receiving jeers "is part of the game".

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

"It's on the team to remain more calm, to focus on ourselves. The team is missing in composure and poise to reverse outcomes. Today is a poor defeat and it's hard to take."

'I Was Surprised Nobody Went Back to the Goal Line'

Despite Vicario's error, it was not an easy goal for Wilson to score.

Actually it was the second longest-range Premier League goal of the campaign – following Tyler Adams' 43.3 yard goal for the Cherries against the Black Cats, which interestingly too occurred on Saturday.

The goalscorer said he was "somewhat taken aback" that he still had an open goal to aim for.

Ten moments passed between Vicario exiting of his area and the midfielder shooting – which was five moments following the kick.

"I felt like the goalkeeper was away from the box for a long time," Wilson remarked.

"I was surprised none of the defenders returned to the goal line. When none of them defended the net, my interest lit up somewhat.

"Udogie fell too, which allowed me a little extra time. After that it was all about trying to achieve the right connection and place it towards goal. I had a positive feeling, the moment it came off my foot, that it was on the right line."

'During in a Poor Run, Everything Seems to Go Against You'

While the keeper's error dominated coverage, this was an overall bad day for Spurs to continue their home ground struggles.

The match was their tenth home loss of 2025 in the Premier League, a joint team statistic along with 1994 and 2003.

They still have home games against Frank's former club the Bees and title holders Liverpool to come prior to the end of the season.

Just a single of those wins have occurred since Frank replaced Ange Postecoglou in the off-season.

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

"When you're in a poor run, all aspects appears to work against you too – the opening was a deflected shot, the second is a error from the keeper.

"This result leaves us in a place where we have lost an additional match. Every game has a single narrative, today we were defeated in the early stages.

"We just need to continue striving. The later period was much better and with luck an aspect we can utilize to learn."

Spurs have lost 4 consecutive at home capital clashes for the first time in the Premier League.

Furthermore they are recording nine point five shots and 3.2 shots on target per match in the Premier League – their poorest rates on record in a one campaign (since at least 2003-04).

Former Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy commented that the manager has to ride the storm.

"He's got take the stick," Murphy said. "He's accepted a prestigious role at a major football club with massive anticipation. There is scrutiny and responsibility that accompanies that.

"Their showings at their stadium have been poor and they have to improve {quickly|