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Spurs supporters who jeered keeper Guglielmo Vicario were informed afterwards "they can't be real Spurs fans" by boss Thomas Frank.

Spurs conceded two goals in the opening six minutes to fall 2-1 to Fulham, registering their tenth Premier League at home loss of the year.

However the primary topic of discussion was Fulham's second goal when Vicario gave away the ball far beyond his area.

The goalkeeper came out to deal with a long ball and took the ball near the touchline.

But, instead of kicking it out of play, the Italian spun and attempted to clear, but slipped as the ball skimmed off Harry Wilson and was controlled by Josh King.

The forward laid the ball off to Welsh midfielder Harry Wilson, who curled a shot into the net from the sideline recorded at thirty-six point six metres.

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

Spurs were jeered off at the interval, with the club 2-0 behind, and again at full-time.

One of those jeering episodes truly angered Frank.

"It came to my attention a few of our supporters reportedly booed the situation and booed after, which, in my opinion is completely unjustifiable," the Danish manager stated regarding the supporters' reaction to his goalkeeper.

"[They] can't be true Spurs fans that do that. Fair enough booing after the game, no problem, but when we are in play, we are backing each other, we are behind one another going forward."

Kenny Tete had given the visitors a early advantage before Harry Wilson's goal – with Mohammed Kudus netting for Tottenham in an improved second-half performance.

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

"I do understand the supporters' disappointment," Hart continued. "I know the part Vicario is performing. He is a excellent team player, he is a real leader in the locker room but ultimately you are going to be assessed by your actions.

"The keeper was heavily implicated in what turned out to be the winning score."

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

Italy international Vicario is in his third season with Spurs.

The 29-year-old said after the match that he had to accept the feedback.

"The second score was a mistake of mine, I accept accountability for that," he commented.

"My aim was to kick the ball long and I just struck the ball in a poor way. It was an more difficult mountain to climb."

He stated receiving jeers "comes with football".

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

"It's on the team to remain more composed, to focus on our own performance. The team is lacking in composure and calmness to overturn outcomes. Today is a bad loss and it's tough to accept."

'It Shocked Me Nobody Returned to the Line'

Despite Vicario's error, it was far from an easy score for Wilson to score.

Actually it was the second most distant top division goal of the season – after Adams' forty-three point three metre goal for the Cherries against Sunderland, which interestingly also occurred on Saturday.

Wilson stated he was "somewhat taken aback" that he still had an open net to aim for.

Ten moments elapsed between Vicario coming out of his area and Wilson shooting – which was five moments after the clearance.

"I felt like the goalkeeper was away from the area for a long time," he said.

"It amazed me not one of the defenders returned to the goal line. When none of them covered the net, my eyes sparked a bit.

"Udogie slipped as well, which gave me a bit of extra opportunity. After that it was all about trying to make the correct connection and place it on target. I felt a positive feeling, as soon as it came off my boot, that it was on the right line."

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

While the keeper's mistake led headlines, this was an all-round bad day for Spurs to continue their home ground struggles.

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

Only one of those victories have occurred after the manager took over from Ange Postecoglou in the summer.

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

"When you're in a poor run, everything seems to work against you too – the first was a deflected shot, the second is a mistake from the keeper.

"This result leaves us in a place where we have lost another game. Every game has a single story, this game we lost in the first six minutes.

"We simply need to keep working. The second half was much better and with luck something we can utilize to develop."

Tottenham have lost 4 straight home London derbies for the first time in the Premier League.

Furthermore they are averaging 9.5 shots and three point two efforts on goal per match in the division – their lowest averages on record in a one season (since at least 2003-04).

Former Cottagers midfielder Danny Murphy commented that the manager has to endure the criticism.

"He must accept the stick," the pundit remarked. "He has taken a prestigious role at a huge 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 get better {quickly|