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Spurs supporters who jeered keeper Vicario were informed afterwards "those individuals can't be real Spurs fans" by boss Frank.

Spurs let in two scores in the opening six minutes to fall 2-1 to Fulham, marking their tenth Premier League at home defeat of the year.

But the main talking point was Fulham's second score when Vicario gave away possession well outside his area.

The goalkeeper ventured out to deal with a long ball and carried the ball towards the sideline.

But, rather than kicking it out of play, the Italy international turned and attempted to clear away, but slipped as the ball glanced off Wilson and was controlled by Josh King.

King passed the ball off to Welsh midfield player Wilson, who curled a shot into the net from the touchline recorded at thirty-six point six yards.

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

Spurs were booed off at half-time, with the side 2-0 behind, and again at full-time.

A particular of those booing episodes really irritated Frank.

"It came to my attention some of our supporters apparently jeered the incident and booed following, which, in my view is totally unacceptable," the Danish manager commented about the fans' response to his goalkeeper.

"Those individuals cannot be real Tottenham supporters that act that way. Fair enough jeering after the match, fine, but when we are in play, we are backing one another, we are with each other going forward."

Kenny Tete had given Fulham a early advantage prior to Harry Wilson's goal – with Mohammed Kudus scoring for Spurs in an improved second-half showing.

Ex- top-flight keeper Hart stated that the next score was "completely avoidable".

"I do understand the supporters' frustration," Hart continued. "I know the role Vicario is playing. He is a great squad member, he is a true leader in the dressing room but ultimately you are going to be assessed by your actions.

"The keeper was deeply implicated in what ended up to be the winning goal."

'It's Part of Football, I'm a Big Man'

Italian national team the keeper is in his third season with Spurs.

The 29-year-old stated after the match that he had to accept the criticism.

"That goal was a mistake of mine, I take responsibility for that," he said.

"My aim was to kick the ball far and I simply struck the ball in a poor manner. That made an even bigger mountain to overcome."

He stated being booed "is part of the game".

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

"It's on us to remain increasingly calm, to focus on ourselves. We are lacking in composure and poise to overturn results. Today is a bad defeat and it's hard to accept."

'It Shocked Me No One Returned to the Goal Line'

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

In fact it was the next most distant Premier League score of the campaign – after Adams' 43.3 yard strike for Bournemouth against Sunderland, which incidentally too came on Saturday.

Wilson stated he was "a little bit surprised" that he still had an open goal to aim for.

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

"It seemed to me like the goalkeeper was out of the box for ages," Wilson said.

"I was surprised none of the back four went back to the line. When not one of them covered the net, my interest lit up somewhat.

"Udogie slipped too, which allowed me a bit of extra time. Then it was all about trying to achieve the right contact and get it on target. I felt a positive sense, as soon as it came off my foot, that it was on the right line."

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

While Vicario's error dominated headlines, this was an overall bad performance for Spurs to continue their home ground struggles.

This was their 10th home defeat of 2025 in the league, a joint club record along with 1994 and 2003.

The side still have home games against the manager's old side the Bees and champions Liverpool to play prior to the close of the year.

Only one of those victories have come since Frank took over from his predecessor in the off-season.

"When you're down 2-0 following the opening, there is a mountain to overcome," said the boss.

"During in a bad spell, everything appears to work against you too – the opening was a redirected attempt, the second is a error from Vic.

"The outcome leaves us in a place where we have suffered an additional game. Every game has a unique narrative, today we lost in the early stages.

"We just need to continue striving. The later period was much better and with luck something we can utilize to develop."

Spurs have been defeated in 4 straight home London derbies for the initial time in the top division.

And they are averaging nine point five shots and 3.2 shots on target per game in the division – their lowest averages on file in a one season (since at least the 2003-04 season).

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

"He must take the stick," Murphy said. "He's accepted a high profile role at a huge team with massive anticipation. There is pressure and responsibility that comes with that.

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