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Tottenham Hotspur fans who jeered keeper Vicario were told afterwards "they cannot be true Spurs fans" by boss Frank.

Spurs conceded two scores in the opening initial moments to fall 2-1 to their opponents, registering their 10th top-flight home loss of 2025.

However the main talking point was Fulham's next goal when the keeper lost possession far beyond his area.

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

But, rather than booting it into touch, the Italian spun and tried to clear away, but lost his footing as the ball glanced off Harry Wilson and was controlled by King.

King passed the ball off to Welsh midfielder Wilson, who curled a shot into the goal from the touchline measured at 36.6 yards.

Seconds afterwards when the ball went to Vicario once more, some Tottenham fans jeered him.

The team were booed off at the interval, with the side 2-0 behind, and once more at full-time.

One of those booing sessions really angered Frank.

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

"[They] cannot be real Tottenham supporters that act that way. Fair enough booing after the game, fine, but when we are in play, we are supporting each other, we are with one another moving ahead."

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

Former top-flight keeper Hart stated that the next goal was "completely preventable".

"I do appreciate the fans' disappointment," Hart continued. "I am aware 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 decisions.

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

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

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

He said following the match that he had to accept the criticism.

"The second goal was a mistake of mine, I accept responsibility for it," he said.

"The intent was to kick the ball far and I just hit the ball in a bad manner. It was an even bigger mountain to climb."

He stated being booed "is part of football".

"I'm a big man, how can I respond?" he added. "The team cannot be influenced by the situation in the stands. Supporters have the right to do what they think.

"It is on the team to stay increasingly composed, to focus on ourselves. The team is missing in composure and poise to reverse outcomes. Today is a bad loss and it's tough to accept."

'I Was Surprised No One Returned to the Goal Line'

Despite the keeper's error, it was far from an simple score for Wilson to convert.

Actually it was the second most distant top division score of the season – following Adams' 43.3 metre goal for Bournemouth against Sunderland, which interestingly too came on the same day.

Wilson stated he was "somewhat surprised" that he still had an empty net to aim for.

10 seconds passed between the keeper coming out of his box and the midfielder shooting – which was 5 seconds following the clearance.

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

"It amazed me none of the defenders went back to the goal line. When none of them defended the goal, my eyes sparked a bit.

"Udogie slipped too, which allowed me a bit of extra time. Then it was solely about trying to achieve the correct contact and get it towards goal. I felt a positive feeling, the moment it left my foot, that it was on the right line."

'During in a Poor Run, All Appears to Work Against You'

While the keeper's error dominated headlines, this was an overall bad performance for Tottenham to extend their home struggles.

This was their tenth at home loss of 2025 in the Premier League, a shared club record matching 1994 and two thousand and three.

They still have home games against Frank's former club Brentford and champions the Reds to play before the close of the year.

Just a single of those victories have come after Frank took over from his predecessor in the off-season.

"If you are behind 2-0 following the opening, there is a mountain to overcome," stated the boss.

"During in a poor run, all aspects seems to go against you too – the first was a deflected shot, the next is a error from Vic.

"This result puts us in a place where we have suffered an additional match. Each fixture has a unique story, today we lost in the early stages.

"We simply need to keep working. The second half was significantly improved and with luck something we can use to develop."

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

And they are recording nine point five shots and 3.2 efforts on goal per match in the division – their lowest rates on record in a single campaign (dating back to 2003-04).

Former Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy commented that the manager has to endure the criticism.

"He must take the stick," Murphy said. "He's accepted a prestigious job at a huge team with massive expectation. There is scrutiny and duty that accompanies that.

"Their showings at their stadium have been poor and they have to improve {quickly|