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Spurs fans who jeered goalkeeper Vicario were told afterwards "those individuals can't be true Spurs fans" by manager Frank.

Spurs conceded a pair of goals in the first six minutes to fall 2-1 to Fulham, marking their 10th top-flight home loss of 2025.

However the primary topic of discussion was the visitors' second score when the keeper gave away possession well outside his area.

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

But, rather than kicking it out of play, the Italian spun and tried to clear, but slipped as the ball skimmed off Harry Wilson and was collected by Josh King.

The forward passed the ball off to Welsh midfield player Harry Wilson, who bent a shot into the goal from the touchline recorded at 36.6 yards.

Seconds later when the ball came to Vicario once more, some Spurs fans jeered him.

The team were jeered off at the interval, with the side 2-0 behind, and again at the final whistle.

A particular of those jeering episodes truly angered the manager.

"It came to my attention a few of our fans apparently booed the situation and booed after, which, in my view is completely unjustifiable," the Dane stated about the fans' response to his goalkeeper.

"Those individuals cannot be true Spurs fans that act that way. Fair enough jeering after the game, fine, but when we are in play, we are backing one another, we are behind one another moving ahead."

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

Ex- top-flight goalkeeper Hart remarked that the second goal was "completely avoidable".

"I certainly appreciate the fans' disappointment," the ex-keeper continued. "I know the role the keeper is performing. He's a great team player, he's a real leader in the dressing room but ultimately you are going to be judged by your decisions.

"He was deeply involved in what ended up to be the decisive score."

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

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

He stated after the match that he had to accept the feedback.

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

"The intent was to kick the ball long and I just struck the ball in a bad way. That made an even bigger mountain to overcome."

He stated being booed "comes with the game".

"I am mature, what can I say?" he added. "We cannot be influenced by the circumstances in the stands. The fans have the right to do as they see fit.

"It's on us to remain increasingly calm, to focus on ourselves. The team is missing in calmness and poise to reverse results. Today is a bad loss and it's hard to take."

'It Shocked Me Nobody Returned to the Goal Line'

In spite of Vicario's mistake, it was not an simple score for Harry Wilson to score.

Actually it was the next most distant Premier League goal of the season – following Tyler Adams' 43.3 metre goal for the Cherries against Sunderland, which incidentally too came on the same day.

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

10 seconds passed between Vicario coming out of his area and the midfielder shooting – which was five seconds following the kick.

"It seemed to me like the keeper was away from the area for a long time," he remarked.

"I was surprised not one of the back four went back to the line. When not one of them covered the net, my eyes sparked somewhat.

"[Destiny] Udogie fell as well, which gave me a bit of extra time. After that it was all about attempting to achieve the correct connection and get it on target. I felt a good feeling, the moment it left my foot, that it was heading in."

'During in a Poor Run, All Appears to Go Against You'

While Vicario's mistake led headlines, this was an overall poor performance for Tottenham to extend their home woes.

The match was their tenth at home defeat of the year in the Premier League, a joint club record along with nineteen ninety-four and 2003.

The side still have home games against the manager's former club the Bees and title holders Liverpool to play before the close of the season.

Just a single of those wins have occurred since the manager took over from Ange Postecoglou in the summer.

"When you're down 2-0 after six minutes, there is a mountain to overcome," stated Frank.

"When you're in a bad spell, all aspects seems to work against you as well – the opening was a deflected attempt, the next is a error from Vic.

"This result leaves us in a position where we have lost another match. Every game has a unique narrative, this game we lost in the early stages.

"We simply need to continue striving. The later period was much better and hopefully something we can utilize to learn."

Tottenham have been defeated in four consecutive at home London derbies for the first time in the top division.

Furthermore they are averaging 9.5 attempts and three point two efforts on goal per game in the division – their lowest averages on record in a one campaign (dating back to the 2003-04 season).

Former Fulham midfield player Murphy stated that Frank has to endure the criticism.

"He's got take the stick," Murphy remarked. "He has accepted a prestigious job at a major team with enormous anticipation. There is scrutiny and duty that comes with that.

"Their showings at home have been poor and they have to get better {quickly|