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Tottenham Hotspur fans who booed goalkeeper Vicario were informed afterwards "they cannot be true Spurs fans" by manager Thomas Frank.

Spurs conceded two scores in the first six minutes to fall 2-1 to Fulham, marking their tenth top-flight home loss of 2025.

However the primary talking point was Fulham's second goal when Vicario lost the ball far outside his box.

He ventured out to deal with a long ball and took the ball near the touchline.

But, instead of kicking it out of play, the Italian turned and attempted to clear, but lost his footing as the ball skimmed off Wilson and was controlled by Josh King.

King laid the ball off to Welsh midfield player Wilson, who bent a shot into the goal from the sideline recorded at thirty-six point six yards.

Seconds afterwards when the ball went to Vicario again, a number of Tottenham supporters booed him.

The team were jeered off at half-time, with the club 2-0 down, and once more at the final whistle.

One of those jeering episodes truly angered Frank.

"It came to my attention a few of our supporters reportedly jeered the situation and jeered following, which, in my view is completely unjustifiable," the Dane commented regarding the fans' response to his goalkeeper.

"[They] can't be real Spurs supporters that do that. Alright jeering after the match, no problem, but when we are playing, we are backing one another, we are behind each other going forward."

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

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

"I do appreciate the fans' disappointment," Hart added. "I know the role the keeper is playing. He is a excellent squad member, he is a real figure in the dressing room but in the end you are going to be assessed by your decisions.

"He was heavily involved in what turned out to be the decisive score."

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

Italian international Vicario is in his third campaign with Tottenham.

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

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

"My aim was to kick the ball far and I simply struck the ball in a poor manner. It was an more difficult challenge to overcome."

He stated being booed "comes with football".

"I'm a big man, how can I respond?" he added. "The team cannot be affected by the circumstances in the crowd. Supporters have the right to do as they see fit.

"It is on us to remain increasingly calm, to concentrate on ourselves. The team is missing in composure and calmness to reverse results. Today is a bad loss and it is tough to accept."

'It Shocked Me No One Went Back to the Line'

In spite of the keeper's mistake, it was not an simple goal for Wilson to convert.

Actually it was the next longest-range Premier League goal of the campaign – after Tyler Adams' forty-three point three metre strike for the Cherries against the Black Cats, which incidentally also came on the same day.

Wilson said he was "somewhat surprised" that he still had an open net to aim for.

10 seconds passed between the keeper coming out of his area and Wilson striking – which was five moments after the kick.

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

"I was surprised not one of the defenders went back to the goal line. When not one of them defended the net, my interest lit up somewhat.

"Udogie fell too, which gave me a little additional opportunity. After that it was all about attempting to make the right contact and get it towards goal. I felt a good feeling, the moment it came off my foot, that it was heading in."

'During in a Poor Run, Everything Seems to Go Against You'

Although the keeper's mistake dominated headlines, this was an all-round poor day for Spurs to continue their home woes.

This was their tenth at home defeat of 2025 in the Premier League, a joint team statistic matching nineteen ninety-four and 2003.

The side still have home games against the manager's former club the Bees and title holders the Reds to play prior to the close of the season.

Only one of those wins have occurred since Frank replaced Ange Postecoglou in the summer.

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

"During in a bad spell, all aspects appears to go against you too – the opening was a deflected shot, the next is a error from Vic.

"This result leaves us in a position where we have lost an additional match. Every game has a unique story, this game we lost in the first six minutes.

"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 home capital clashes for the first time in the top division.

Furthermore they are recording 9.5 shots and three point two efforts on goal per game in the division – their poorest averages on record in a single campaign (dating back to 2003-04).

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

"He must take the criticism," Murphy said. "He has taken a prestigious job at a huge team with massive anticipation. There is scrutiny and duty that comes with that.

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