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Tottenham Hotspur supporters who jeered goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario were told afterwards "those individuals can't be true Spurs supporters" by boss Frank.

Tottenham conceded two scores in the opening six minutes to lose 2-1 to Fulham, registering their 10th top-flight at home defeat of the year.

However the main talking point was Fulham's next score when the keeper lost the ball well beyond his box.

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

But, instead of kicking it into touch, the Italian spun and tried to clear away, but lost his footing as the ball skimmed off Harry Wilson and was collected by Josh King.

The forward passed the ball off to Welsh midfield player Wilson, who curled a strike into the goal from the touchline measured at 36.6 yards.

Seconds later when the ball came to Vicario again, some Spurs supporters booed him.

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

One of those jeering sessions really angered the manager.

"I heard a few of our supporters reportedly booed the situation and jeered after, which, in my opinion is completely unjustifiable," the Dane stated regarding the fans' response to his shot-stopper.

"Those individuals cannot be true Tottenham supporters that act that way. Alright jeering after the game, fine, but when we are playing, we are backing one another, we are with each other moving ahead."

Kenny Tete had handed Fulham a fourth-minute lead prior to Harry Wilson's goal – with Mohammed Kudus scoring for Spurs in an improved second period performance.

Ex- Premier League goalkeeper Hart stated that the second goal was "totally preventable".

"I certainly appreciate the fans' disappointment," the ex-keeper continued. "I know the role the keeper is playing. He's a excellent team player, he's a true figure in the dressing room but ultimately you are going to be assessed by your decisions.

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

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

Italy national team Vicario is in his 3rd season with Tottenham.

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

"That score was a error of mine, I take responsibility for that," he commented.

"The intent was to clear the ball far and I just struck the ball in a bad manner. That made an even bigger mountain to climb."

He said receiving jeers "comes with the game".

"I'm a big man, what can I say?" he continued. "The team 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 focus on ourselves. We are lacking in composure and poise to reverse outcomes. Today is a bad defeat and it is hard to take."

'I Was Surprised No One Went Back to the Line'

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

Actually it was the second most distant top division score of the campaign – after Tyler Adams' 43.3 yard goal for Bournemouth against Sunderland, which incidentally also occurred on the same day.

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

10 seconds passed between Vicario exiting of his area and the midfielder striking – which was 5 moments following the clearance.

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

"I was surprised none of the back four returned to the goal line. When none of them covered the net, my interest sparked a bit.

"Udogie slipped too, which allowed me a little additional time. Then it was all about attempting to make the correct contact and get it towards goal. I had a positive sense, the moment it came off my boot, that it was on the right line."

'During in a Poor Run, Everything Seems to Work Against You'

While the keeper's mistake dominated headlines, this was an all-round poor day for Tottenham to extend their home struggles.

The match was their 10th at home loss of 2025 in the Premier League, a joint team statistic along with 1994 and 2003.

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

Just a single of those wins have come after the manager replaced Ange Postecoglou in the off-season.

"When you're behind 2-0 following six minutes, there is a huge challenge to climb," said the boss.

"When you're in a poor run, all aspects seems to work against you as well – the opening was a deflected shot, the second is a mistake from Vic.

"This result leaves us in a position where we have lost an additional game. Every game has a single narrative, this game we lost in the early stages.

"We just need to keep working. The later period was significantly improved and hopefully something we can utilize to learn."

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

Furthermore they are recording 9.5 attempts and 3.2 efforts on goal per match in the Premier League – their poorest averages on file in a one campaign (since at least the 2003-04 season).

Ex- Cottagers midfielder Danny Murphy commented that Frank has to ride the storm.

"He must accept the criticism," the pundit remarked. "He's accepted a high profile job at a major team with enormous expectation. There is scrutiny and responsibility that comes with that.

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