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

Spurs conceded a pair of scores in the first initial moments to lose 2-1 to Fulham, marking their 10th top-flight home defeat of 2025.

However the main topic of discussion was the visitors' second goal when the keeper lost the ball well beyond his box.

He ventured out to deal with a long ball and carried the ball near the sideline.

But, instead of kicking it into touch, the Italy international turned and attempted to clear away, but lost his footing as the ball glanced off Harry Wilson and was collected by Josh King.

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

Moments later when the ball came to the keeper again, some Spurs supporters jeered him.

The team were jeered off at half-time, with the side 2-0 behind, and once more at the final whistle.

A particular of those booing episodes really angered the manager.

"I heard a few of our fans reportedly booed the incident and booed following, which, in my view is completely unjustifiable," the Danish manager commented about the fans' response to his shot-stopper.

"Those individuals cannot be true Spurs fans that act that way. Fair enough jeering after the match, no problem, but when we are in play, we are supporting one another, we are behind one another going forward."

Tete had given Fulham a early advantage prior to Wilson's goal – with Mohammed Kudus netting for Tottenham in an improved second period performance.

Former Premier League goalkeeper Joe Hart stated that the next goal was "completely preventable".

"I do understand the supporters' disappointment," Hart added. "I am aware the role Vicario is performing. He is a great team player, he's a true leader in the dressing room but ultimately you are going to be assessed by your decisions.

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

'It is Part of Football, I Can Handle It'

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

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

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

"The intent was to kick the ball long and I simply struck the ball in a bad manner. It was an even bigger challenge to overcome."

He stated being booed "comes with the game".

"I'm a big man, how can I respond?" he continued. "We can't be affected by the circumstances in the stands. The fans have the entitlement to do what they think.

"It is on us to stay increasingly composed, to focus on ourselves. The team is missing in calmness and calmness to overturn outcomes. Today is a bad defeat and it's hard to accept."

'I Was Surprised Nobody Went Back to the Line'

Despite Vicario's mistake, it was not an simple score for Wilson to convert.

In fact it was the next longest-range top division score of the season – after Adams' 43.3 metre goal for the Cherries against the Black Cats, which interestingly also came on the same day.

Wilson said he was "somewhat taken aback" that he still had an open net to target.

Ten seconds elapsed between the keeper coming out of his area and the midfielder shooting – which was five moments following the clearance.

"I felt like the keeper was out of the area for ages," Wilson said.

"I was surprised not one of the back four returned to the goal line. When none of them covered the net, my eyes lit up a bit.

"Udogie fell as well, which gave me a little extra time. After that it was solely about trying to make the correct connection and get it towards goal. I felt a positive feeling, as soon as it came off my boot, that it was heading in."

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

Although Vicario's mistake dominated headlines, this was an all-round poor day for Tottenham to extend their home woes.

The match was their 10th home defeat of the year in the Premier League, a joint team statistic along with nineteen ninety-four and 2003.

The side still have home games against Frank's old side Brentford and title holders Liverpool to play prior to the end of the season.

Only one of those wins have come after the manager took over from Ange Postecoglou in the off-season.

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

"During in a bad spell, all aspects seems to go against you too – the opening was a redirected shot, the second is a mistake from Vic.

"This result puts us in a place where we have suffered an additional match. Each fixture has a single narrative, this game we lost in the first six minutes.

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

Tottenham have been defeated in 4 straight at home capital clashes for the initial time in the top division.

And they are recording nine point five attempts and three point two efforts on goal per game in the Premier League – their lowest averages on record in a single season (since at least the 2003-04 season).

Ex- Cottagers midfield player Murphy stated that Frank has to ride the storm.

"He must take the criticism," Murphy remarked. "He's taken a prestigious job at a major team with enormous expectation. There is pressure and responsibility that comes with that.

"The performances at their stadium have been disappointing and they have to improve {quickly|