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Tottenham Hotspur fans who booed keeper Vicario were informed later "they can't be real Spurs supporters" by boss Frank.

Tottenham conceded two goals in the opening initial moments to lose 2-1 to their opponents, registering their 10th top-flight home loss of 2025.

However the primary talking point was Fulham's next goal when Vicario lost possession well beyond his box.

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

However, instead of booting it out of play, the Italy international turned and tried to clear away, but slipped as the ball skimmed off Harry Wilson and was controlled by King.

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

Moments later when the ball went to Vicario once more, some Spurs supporters jeered him.

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

One of those booing sessions really irritated the manager.

"It came to my attention some of our fans reportedly jeered the situation and jeered after, which, in my opinion is completely unjustifiable," the Danish manager stated about the fans' response to his goalkeeper.

"Those individuals can't be true Spurs supporters that do that. Alright jeering after the match, no problem, but when we are playing, we are supporting each other, we are with each other going forward."

Tete had handed the visitors a fourth-minute lead prior to Harry Wilson's strike – with Kudus netting for Spurs in an better second period performance.

Ex- top-flight goalkeeper Hart remarked that the next score was "totally avoidable".

"I do appreciate the supporters' frustration," Hart added. "I know the role Vicario is playing. He's a excellent squad member, he's a real figure in the dressing room but in the end you are going to be assessed by your decisions.

"He was heavily involved in what turned out to be the decisive goal."

'It's Part of Football, I Can Handle It'

Italian national team Vicario is in his third campaign with Spurs.

The 29-year-old said following the match that he had to take the criticism.

"The second goal was a error of my own, I take responsibility for it," he commented.

"The intent was to clear the ball long and I just struck the ball in a poor manner. It was an more difficult challenge to overcome."

He said being booed "comes with the game".

"I am mature, how can I respond?" he added. "The team cannot be influenced by the circumstances in the crowd. Supporters have the entitlement to do as they see fit.

"It's on us to stay more calm, to concentrate on ourselves. The team is lacking in calmness and calmness to reverse results. Today is a poor defeat and it's tough to take."

'It Shocked Me No One Returned to the Line'

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

Actually it was the next most distant Premier League goal of the season – following Tyler Adams' forty-three point three metre strike for Bournemouth against the Black Cats, which incidentally also occurred on Saturday.

The goalscorer said he was "a little bit taken aback" that he still had an open goal to aim for.

Ten seconds passed between Vicario exiting of his area and the midfielder shooting – which was five moments after the clearance.

"I felt like the keeper was away from the box for ages," Wilson said.

"It amazed me not one of the back four returned to the line. When not one of them covered the goal, my interest sparked a bit.

"[Destiny] Udogie slipped as well, which allowed me a little extra opportunity. Then it was all about trying to achieve the right contact and get it towards goal. I felt a good feeling, the moment it came off my boot, that it was on the right line."

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

While Vicario's error led headlines, this was an overall poor day for Spurs to continue their home ground struggles.

The match was their 10th at home loss of the year in the Premier League, a shared team record along with nineteen ninety-four and 2003.

They still have home games against the manager's old side Brentford and champions Liverpool to play prior to the close of the season.

Only one of those victories have occurred since Frank replaced his predecessor in the summer.

"When you're behind 2-0 after the opening, there is a mountain to climb," said Frank.

"During in a poor run, all aspects seems to go against you too – the opening was a redirected shot, the second is a mistake from the keeper.

"The outcome puts us in a place where we have suffered another match. Each fixture has a unique story, today we lost in the early stages.

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

Tottenham have been defeated in four straight at home capital clashes for the initial time in the top division.

And they are recording nine point five shots and 3.2 shots on target per match in the Premier League – their lowest averages on record in a one campaign (since at least 2003-04).

Former Fulham midfield player Danny Murphy commented that the manager has to endure the criticism.

"He must take the stick," the pundit said. "He's taken a high profile job at a major team with enormous anticipation. There is pressure and responsibility that accompanies that.

"Their showings at their stadium have been disappointing and they have to improve {quickly|