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Spurs fans who booed goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario were informed later "they can't be real Spurs supporters" by boss Thomas Frank.

Tottenham let in two scores in the opening initial moments to fall 2-1 to Fulham, marking their 10th Premier League home defeat of the year.

However the primary topic of discussion was Fulham's next score when the keeper gave away the ball far beyond his area.

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

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

King laid the ball off to Welsh midfielder Wilson, who bent a strike into the goal from the sideline recorded at 36.6 metres.

Moments later when the ball came to Vicario once more, a number of Spurs fans jeered him.

The team were booed off at half-time, with the club 2-0 down, and once more at the final whistle.

One of those jeering sessions truly irritated the manager.

"I heard a few of our supporters reportedly jeered the situation and jeered following, which, in my view is totally unacceptable," the Danish manager stated regarding the supporters' response to his shot-stopper.

"[They] can't be true Spurs fans that act that way. Fair enough jeering following the game, no problem, but when we are playing, we are backing one another, we are behind one another moving ahead."

Kenny Tete had given the visitors a fourth-minute lead prior to Wilson's strike – with Kudus scoring for Tottenham in an better second period performance.

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

"I do understand the supporters' disappointment," Hart added. "I am aware the part the keeper is performing. He's a great squad member, he is a true leader in the locker room but in the end you are going to be judged by your decisions.

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

'It is In the Game, I'm a Big Man'

Italian international the keeper is in his third campaign with Spurs.

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

"That score was a error of my own, I take accountability for that," he commented.

"My aim was to clear the ball long and I simply struck the ball in a poor manner. It was an more difficult mountain to climb."

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

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

"It is on us to remain more calm, to focus on our own performance. We are missing in composure and calmness to overturn outcomes. Today is a bad loss and it's hard to take."

'I Was Surprised No One Returned to the Line'

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

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

The goalscorer said he was "a little bit taken aback" that he still had an empty net to target.

10 moments passed between Vicario exiting of his box and the midfielder shooting – which was five seconds after the kick.

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

"It amazed me none of the back four went back to the line. When none of them covered the net, my eyes sparked somewhat.

"Udogie fell as well, which allowed me a little additional opportunity. Then it was solely about trying to make the right connection and get it on target. I felt a positive sense, the moment it came off my foot, that it was on the right line."

'During in a Bad Spell, Everything Appears to Go Against You'

While Vicario's mistake dominated coverage, this was an all-round poor day for Spurs to extend their home woes.

The match was their tenth home loss of 2025 in the league, a shared club record matching nineteen ninety-four and two thousand and three.

They still have home games against the manager's former club Brentford and title holders Liverpool to come prior to the close of the season.

Only one of those wins have occurred after the manager replaced his predecessor in the summer.

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

"When you're in a poor run, everything appears to go against you as well – the first was a deflected shot, the second is a mistake from Vic.

"This result leaves us in a place where we have suffered another match. Each fixture has a single story, today we were defeated in the first six minutes.

"We simply need to continue striving. The second half was much better and hopefully an aspect we can use to learn."

Tottenham have lost four straight home capital clashes for the first time in the Premier League.

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

Ex- Fulham midfield player Danny Murphy commented that the manager has to ride the storm.

"He must accept the criticism," Murphy said. "He's taken a high profile job at a huge football club with massive anticipation. There is scrutiny and responsibility that comes with that.

"The performances at their stadium have been poor and they have to get better {quickly|