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Tottenham Hotspur fans who booed goalkeeper Vicario were informed afterwards "they can't be real Tottenham supporters" by manager Frank.

Tottenham conceded a pair of scores in the opening initial moments to lose 2-1 to Fulham, registering their tenth top-flight at home loss of 2025.

But the main topic of discussion was Fulham's second score when the keeper lost the ball far outside his box.

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

But, rather than booting it out of play, the Italy international turned and tried to clear, but lost his footing as the ball skimmed off Wilson and was controlled by King.

King laid the ball off to Welsh midfielder Harry Wilson, who bent a shot into the goal from the touchline recorded at thirty-six point six yards.

Moments afterwards when the ball went to the keeper again, a number of Tottenham supporters jeered him.

The team were jeered off at half-time, with the club 2-0 behind, and again at the final whistle.

A particular of those jeering sessions truly angered the manager.

"I heard a few of our supporters reportedly jeered the situation and booed after, which, in my opinion is completely unjustifiable," the Dane stated regarding the supporters' reaction to his goalkeeper.

"[They] can't be true Spurs supporters that do that. Alright jeering following the game, fine, but when we are playing, we are supporting one another, we are behind one another moving ahead."

Kenny Tete had handed Fulham a fourth-minute advantage before Wilson's goal – with Mohammed Kudus netting for Tottenham in an better second period performance.

Former Premier League keeper Hart stated that the second goal was "totally preventable".

"I certainly appreciate the supporters' disappointment," the ex-keeper continued. "I know the part Vicario is playing. He's a excellent squad member, he is a real leader in the locker room but ultimately you are going to be judged by your decisions.

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

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

Italian international Vicario is in his third season with Tottenham.

The 29-year-old stated after the match that he had to accept the criticism.

"That goal was a error of mine, I take accountability for that," he commented.

"The intent was to kick the ball far and I just struck the ball in a bad manner. It was an more difficult challenge to overcome."

He said being booed "is part of football".

"I'm a big man, how can I respond?" he continued. "We can't be influenced by the situation in the crowd. Supporters have the right to do what they think.

"It's on the team to remain more composed, to concentrate on our own performance. We are lacking in composure and poise to overturn results. This match is a poor loss and it is hard to take."

'I Was Surprised Nobody Returned to the Goal Line'

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

In fact it was the second longest-range top division score of the season – after Adams' 43.3 yard strike for Bournemouth against Sunderland, which interestingly also occurred on Saturday.

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

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

"It seemed to me like the goalkeeper was out of the area for ages," Wilson said.

"It amazed me none of the back four returned to the goal line. When none of them covered the net, my eyes lit up a bit.

"Udogie slipped too, which allowed me a little extra opportunity. After that it was solely about trying to achieve the correct connection and get it towards goal. I felt a positive sense, the moment it left my foot, that it was on the right line."

'During in a Bad Spell, All Seems to Go Against You'

Although the keeper's error led coverage, this was an all-round bad performance for Spurs to extend their home woes.

The match was their tenth at home defeat of 2025 in the league, a joint team record along with 1994 and 2003.

They still have home games against the manager'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 replaced Ange Postecoglou in the summer.

"If you are behind 2-0 after the opening, there is a huge challenge to overcome," stated the boss.

"When you're in a poor run, everything seems to go against you as well – the first was a deflected attempt, the second is a error from the keeper.

"The outcome puts us in a place where we have lost an additional game. Each fixture has a unique story, today we lost in the early stages.

"We simply need to keep working. The later period was much better and with luck an aspect we can utilize to develop."

Spurs have been defeated in 4 straight at home London derbies for the first time in the Premier League.

And they are averaging nine point five shots and 3.2 shots on target per match in the division – their poorest averages on file in a one campaign (dating back to 2003-04).

Former Cottagers midfield player Murphy commented that the manager has to ride the storm.

"He must take the criticism," the pundit said. "He's accepted a high profile role at a huge football club with enormous expectation. There is scrutiny and duty that comes with that.

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