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Spurs supporters who jeered goalkeeper Vicario were informed later "those individuals can't be real Spurs supporters" by manager Frank.

Spurs let in a pair of scores in the opening initial moments to fall 2-1 to Fulham, registering their 10th Premier League at home defeat of 2025.

However the primary topic of discussion was the visitors' next goal when the keeper gave away possession well outside his box.

He ventured out to handle a high pass and carried the ball towards the touchline.

However, rather than booting it into touch, the Italian spun and attempted to clear, but slipped as the ball skimmed off Harry Wilson and was collected by Josh King.

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

Seconds afterwards when the ball came to the keeper again, a number of Spurs fans jeered him.

The team were booed off at half-time, with the club 2-0 down, and once more at full-time.

A particular of those booing sessions truly angered the manager.

"I heard a few of our supporters reportedly booed the situation and booed following, which, in my opinion is completely unjustifiable," the Danish manager stated about the supporters' reaction to his shot-stopper.

"[They] can't be real Spurs supporters that do that. Alright booing following the match, no problem, but when we are playing, we are backing one another, we are with each other moving ahead."

Tete had given the visitors a early advantage prior to Harry Wilson's strike – with Kudus netting for Spurs in an improved second-half showing.

Former top-flight goalkeeper Hart stated that the next goal was "completely avoidable".

"I do appreciate the fans' frustration," the ex-keeper continued. "I know the part Vicario is performing. He is a great squad member, he is a real leader in the locker room but ultimately you are going to be judged by your actions.

"The keeper was deeply involved in what ended up to be the decisive goal."

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

Italian international the keeper is in his 3rd season with Spurs.

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

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

"The intent was to clear the ball long and I simply hit the ball in a poor manner. It was an even bigger mountain to climb."

He said being booed "comes with football".

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

"It's on us to stay more calm, to focus on our own performance. The team is missing in calmness and poise to reverse results. This match is a bad defeat and it's tough to accept."

'It Shocked Me Nobody Returned to the Goal Line'

Despite Vicario's mistake, it was not an simple score for Wilson to convert.

Actually it was the next longest-range top division goal of the campaign – after Tyler Adams' forty-three point three yard goal for the Cherries against Sunderland, which incidentally also occurred on the same day.

The goalscorer said he was "a little bit surprised" that he still had an empty goal to aim for.

10 seconds passed between the keeper exiting of his area and Wilson striking – which was 5 seconds after the clearance.

"I felt like the keeper was out of the box for ages," Wilson remarked.

"It amazed me not one of the defenders returned to the goal line. When none of them covered the net, my eyes lit up somewhat.

"[Destiny] Udogie fell as well, which gave me a bit of additional opportunity. After that it was solely about trying to make the right contact and place it towards goal. I had a positive feeling, as soon as it came off my foot, that it was on the right line."

'When You're in a Bad Spell, All Seems to Go Against You'

Although Vicario's mistake dominated headlines, this was an all-round poor day for Tottenham to continue their home ground woes.

This was their 10th at home loss of the year in the Premier League, a joint team statistic matching nineteen ninety-four and 2003.

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

Just a single of those victories have occurred since the manager took over from his predecessor in the summer.

"When you're behind 2-0 following the opening, there is a huge challenge to overcome," said Frank.

"During in a poor run, all aspects appears to work against you as well – the first was a deflected attempt, the second is a error from Vic.

"The outcome puts us in a place where we have lost an additional match. Every game has a single story, today we lost in the first six minutes.

"We just need to continue striving. The second half was significantly improved and with luck something we can use to develop."

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

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

Former Cottagers midfielder Murphy stated that Frank has to endure the criticism.

"He's got accept the stick," the pundit remarked. "He's accepted a prestigious job at a huge team with massive anticipation. There is pressure and duty that comes with that.

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