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Tottenham Hotspur supporters who jeered keeper Vicario were informed later "they cannot be real Spurs supporters" by boss Frank.

Spurs conceded two goals in the opening six minutes to fall 2-1 to Fulham, marking their 10th top-flight home defeat of 2025.

However the main topic of discussion was Fulham's second score when the keeper gave away possession well outside his box.

The goalkeeper ventured out to handle a high pass and took the ball near the touchline.

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

King passed the ball off to Wales midfield player Harry Wilson, who curled a strike into the goal from the sideline measured at 36.6 yards.

Moments later when the ball came to Vicario once more, a number of Tottenham supporters booed him.

Spurs were jeered off at half-time, with the side 2-0 behind, and once more at the final whistle.

A particular of those booing sessions truly angered the manager.

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

"Those individuals cannot be true Tottenham supporters that act that way. Fair enough jeering after the game, fine, but when we are in play, we are supporting each other, we are with one another moving ahead."

Kenny Tete had handed the visitors a fourth-minute lead before Wilson's goal – with Mohammed Kudus scoring for Tottenham in an improved second-half showing.

Former top-flight goalkeeper Joe Hart remarked that the second goal was "completely preventable".

"I certainly understand the supporters' frustration," Hart added. "I know the part the keeper is playing. He's a excellent squad member, he's a true figure in the dressing room but ultimately you are going to be assessed by your decisions.

"The keeper was deeply implicated in what turned out to be the winning goal."

'It is In the Game, I Can Handle It'

Italy international Vicario is in his third season with Tottenham.

The 29-year-old said after the game that he had to take the feedback.

"That goal was a mistake of my own, I accept responsibility for it," he commented.

"My aim was to kick the ball long and I simply hit the ball in a poor manner. That made an even bigger challenge to overcome."

He stated being booed "comes with the game".

"I'm a big man, how can I respond?" he added. "We can't be affected by the circumstances in the crowd. The fans have the entitlement to do as they see fit.

"It's on us to stay increasingly calm, to concentrate on ourselves. The team is missing in calmness and calmness to overturn outcomes. Today is a poor defeat and it's hard to accept."

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

In spite of Vicario's error, it was not an easy goal for Harry Wilson to convert.

In fact it was the next longest-range top division goal of the campaign – following Tyler Adams' 43.3 metre strike for the Cherries against the Black Cats, which interestingly also occurred on Saturday.

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

10 seconds passed between Vicario exiting of his area and Wilson shooting – which was five seconds after the clearance.

"I felt like the keeper was out of the box for a long time," he remarked.

"I was surprised none of the defenders returned to the line. When not one of them defended the goal, my eyes lit up a bit.

"Udogie slipped as well, which allowed me a little additional opportunity. After that it was all about trying to make the correct contact and place it on target. I felt a good sense, as soon as it left my foot, that it was heading in."

'When You're in a Poor Run, All Seems to Go Against You'

While the keeper's mistake led coverage, this was an all-round poor day for Tottenham to continue their home woes.

The match was their tenth home defeat of the year in the league, a joint team statistic matching 1994 and 2003.

They still have home fixtures against Frank's former club Brentford and champions the Reds to play prior to the close of the season.

Just a single of those wins have occurred since the manager took over from Ange Postecoglou in the summer.

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

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

"The outcome leaves us in a position where we have lost another match. Each fixture has a unique story, today we were defeated in the first six minutes.

"We just need to keep working. The later period was much better and with luck an aspect we can utilize to develop."

Spurs have lost 4 consecutive home London derbies for the first time in the Premier League.

Furthermore they are recording 9.5 shots and 3.2 efforts on goal per match in the division – their poorest rates on record in a one season (since at least the 2003-04 season).

Ex- Cottagers midfielder Danny Murphy stated that the manager has to endure the criticism.

"He must take the stick," the pundit said. "He has accepted a prestigious job at a huge football club with enormous expectation. There is pressure and responsibility that accompanies that.

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