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Spurs supporters who booed goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario were told later "those individuals can't be true Spurs supporters" by boss Frank.

Spurs let in a pair of scores in the first initial moments to fall 2-1 to Fulham, marking their tenth top-flight home defeat of 2025.

But the main talking point was Fulham's second goal when Vicario lost possession well beyond his box.

The goalkeeper ventured out to deal with a long ball and carried the ball near the touchline.

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

The forward laid the ball off to Wales midfield player Harry Wilson, who curled a shot into the goal from the sideline recorded at thirty-six point six yards.

Seconds later when the ball came to the keeper again, a number of Tottenham supporters booed him.

Spurs were jeered off at half-time, with the side 2-0 behind, and again at the final whistle.

One of those jeering episodes really angered the manager.

"I heard some of our supporters reportedly booed the situation and jeered after, which, in my opinion is completely unacceptable," the Danish manager stated about the supporters' reaction to his goalkeeper.

"[They] cannot be true Spurs supporters that do that. Fair enough booing following the game, no problem, but when we are playing, we are supporting one another, we are with one another moving ahead."

Tete had given the visitors a early advantage before Harry Wilson's goal – with Kudus netting for Tottenham in an better second period performance.

Ex- top-flight goalkeeper Joe Hart stated that the second score was "totally avoidable".

"I do understand the supporters' frustration," the ex-keeper continued. "I am aware the role the keeper is playing. He is a great team player, he's a real figure in the dressing room but in the end you are going to be assessed by your decisions.

"The keeper was deeply involved in what turned out to be the decisive goal."

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

Italian international Vicario is in his 3rd season with Spurs.

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

"That goal was a mistake of my own, I accept accountability for it," he said.

"My aim was to kick the ball long and I simply hit the ball in a bad way. It was an even bigger challenge to overcome."

He stated receiving jeers "comes with football".

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

"It is on the team to remain increasingly calm, to concentrate on ourselves. The team is missing in calmness and poise to reverse results. This match is a poor defeat and it's tough to accept."

'It Shocked Me Nobody Returned to the Line'

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

Actually it was the second most distant Premier League score of the season – after Tyler Adams' 43.3 yard strike for Bournemouth against Sunderland, which incidentally also occurred on Saturday.

Wilson stated he was "somewhat surprised" that he still had an open net to target.

10 moments passed between Vicario exiting of his box and the midfielder striking – which was five moments following the kick.

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

"Udogie fell as well, which gave me a little additional time. Then it was all about trying to achieve the right contact and place it towards goal. I had a good feeling, as soon as it left my boot, that it was on the right line."

'When You're in a Poor Run, Everything Appears to Work Against You'

While the keeper's mistake dominated coverage, this was an overall bad day for Tottenham to continue their home struggles.

The match was their 10th at home loss of 2025 in the league, a joint club record along with 1994 and 2003.

They still have home games against Frank's old side Brentford and title holders the Reds to play prior to the end of the year.

Just a single of those wins have occurred after Frank took over from Ange Postecoglou in the off-season.

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

"During in a poor run, everything seems to go against you as well – the first was a redirected shot, the second is a error from Vic.

"This result puts us in a position where we have suffered another match. Every game has a unique narrative, this game we were defeated in the first six minutes.

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

Tottenham have been defeated in 4 consecutive home London derbies for the initial time in the top division.

Furthermore they are averaging 9.5 shots and three point two shots on target per match in the Premier League – their poorest rates on file in a single season (dating back to the 2003-04 season).

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

"He must accept the criticism," Murphy said. "He has taken a high profile job at a major team with massive expectation. There is scrutiny and duty that accompanies that.

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