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Tottenham Hotspur supporters who jeered keeper Guglielmo Vicario were informed afterwards "they can't be real Tottenham fans" by manager Thomas Frank.

Spurs conceded two scores in the first initial moments to lose 2-1 to Fulham, registering their 10th top-flight at home defeat of 2025.

But the primary topic of discussion was the visitors' second score when the keeper lost possession well outside his area.

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

But, rather than booting it out of play, 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.

King laid the ball off to Wales midfield player Wilson, who curled a shot into the net from the sideline measured at 36.6 yards.

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

Spurs were booed off at the interval, with the club 2-0 behind, and once more at the final whistle.

A particular of those booing episodes truly angered the manager.

"It came to my attention a few of our fans reportedly jeered the incident and jeered after, which, in my opinion is completely unjustifiable," the Danish manager commented regarding the fans' response to his shot-stopper.

"[They] can't be true Tottenham supporters that do that. Alright booing following the match, fine, but when we are playing, we are backing one another, we are behind each other moving ahead."

Kenny Tete had given Fulham a fourth-minute advantage prior to Harry Wilson's strike – with Kudus scoring for Tottenham in an better second period showing.

Ex- Premier League keeper Joe Hart remarked that the next goal was "totally preventable".

"I do appreciate the fans' disappointment," the ex-keeper added. "I am aware the role Vicario is performing. He's a excellent team player, he's a true figure in the locker room but in the end you are going to be assessed by your decisions.

"He was deeply implicated in what turned out to be the winning score."

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

Italian international the keeper is in his third season with Spurs.

The 29-year-old stated following the game that he had to take the criticism.

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

"My aim was to kick the ball long and I just struck the ball in a poor manner. That made an even bigger mountain to climb."

He stated receiving jeers "is part of football".

"I am mature, how can I respond?" he continued. "We cannot be affected by the situation in the stands. The fans have the right to do as they see fit.

"It is on the team to stay more calm, to concentrate on ourselves. We are lacking in composure and poise to reverse outcomes. This match is a poor loss and it's hard to take."

'It Shocked Me Nobody Went Back to the Goal Line'

Despite Vicario's error, it was far from an simple goal for Wilson to convert.

Actually it was the second longest-range top division goal of the campaign – after Tyler Adams' forty-three point three yard goal for the Cherries against the Black Cats, which interestingly too came on the same day.

The goalscorer stated he was "somewhat taken aback" that he still had an open goal to target.

Ten moments passed between Vicario exiting of his box and Wilson striking – which was 5 seconds after the clearance.

"I felt like the goalkeeper was out of the box for ages," he said.

"I was surprised none of the defenders returned to the line. When none of them covered the goal, my interest lit up somewhat.

"Udogie fell as well, which gave me a little extra opportunity. Then it was solely about trying to achieve the right contact and get it towards goal. I had a good sense, the moment it left my boot, that it was on the right line."

'During in a Bad Spell, Everything Appears to Work Against You'

Although Vicario's mistake dominated coverage, this was an overall poor performance for Spurs to continue their home struggles.

The match was their 10th at home loss of 2025 in the Premier League, a joint club statistic matching nineteen ninety-four and two thousand and three.

They still have home fixtures against Frank's former club the Bees and champions Liverpool to come prior to the close of the season.

Only one of those victories have come since the manager took over from Ange Postecoglou in the off-season.

"If you are down 2-0 following six minutes, there is a mountain to overcome," stated Frank.

"When you're in a bad spell, everything appears to work against you too – the first was a redirected attempt, the second is a error from the keeper.

"This result puts us in a position where we have lost another match. Each fixture has a single story, this game we lost in the first six minutes.

"We just need to continue striving. The second half was much better and hopefully something we can utilize to develop."

Tottenham have been defeated in 4 straight at home capital clashes for the initial time in the top division.

Furthermore they are averaging nine point five shots and three point two efforts on goal per game in the Premier League – their poorest averages on file in a one campaign (since at least the 2003-04 season).

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

"He's got take the stick," Murphy said. "He's accepted a high profile job at a huge team with enormous expectation. There is pressure and responsibility that accompanies that.

"The performances at their stadium have been disappointing and they have to get better {quickly|