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Spurs fans who booed keeper Guglielmo Vicario were informed later "they can't be real Tottenham supporters" by boss Frank.

Spurs let in a pair of goals in the first six minutes to lose 2-1 to Fulham, registering their 10th Premier League at home loss of 2025.

But the primary talking point was Fulham's second score when Vicario gave away possession well outside his area.

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

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

The forward laid the ball off to Welsh midfielder Harry Wilson, who curled a shot into the net from the touchline recorded at 36.6 metres.

Seconds afterwards when the ball went to Vicario once more, some Spurs supporters booed him.

Spurs were jeered off at half-time, with the side 2-0 down, and again at full-time.

A particular of those booing sessions truly angered the manager.

"I heard some of our supporters reportedly booed the situation and jeered after, which, in my opinion is completely unjustifiable," the Dane commented regarding the fans' response to his shot-stopper.

"[They] cannot be true Tottenham fans that act that way. Fair enough booing following the game, no problem, but when we are in play, we are backing one another, we are with one another moving ahead."

Kenny Tete had given Fulham a fourth-minute advantage prior to Wilson's goal – with Mohammed Kudus netting for Tottenham in an improved second-half showing.

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

"I certainly understand the fans' frustration," Hart added. "I know the role Vicario is playing. He's a great team player, he's a real figure in the locker room but in the end you are going to be judged by your decisions.

"The keeper was heavily involved in what turned out to be the decisive goal."

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

Italy national team the keeper is in his third campaign with Spurs.

The 29-year-old stated after the match that he had to take the feedback.

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

"My aim was to kick the ball long and I just hit the ball in a bad way. It was an more difficult mountain to climb."

He said receiving jeers "comes with the game".

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

"It's on the team to remain more composed, to focus on our own performance. We are missing in composure and poise to reverse outcomes. Today is a poor loss and it is tough to accept."

'I Was Surprised Nobody Returned to the Goal Line'

In spite of Vicario's mistake, it was not an easy score for Harry Wilson to score.

In fact it was the next longest-range Premier League goal of the season – after Tyler Adams' 43.3 yard strike for Bournemouth against Sunderland, which incidentally too came on Saturday.

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

10 seconds passed between Vicario coming out of his box and the midfielder striking – which was five moments following the kick.

"I felt like the goalkeeper was away from the box for ages," he remarked.

"It amazed me none of the back four went back to the line. When none of them covered the net, my interest sparked a bit.

"[Destiny] Udogie fell too, which allowed me a little extra time. After that it was solely about trying to achieve the right connection and place it towards goal. I had a good feeling, the moment it left my boot, that it was heading in."

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

While the keeper's mistake led headlines, this was an overall poor performance for Tottenham to continue their home woes.

The match was their 10th home loss of 2025 in the league, a shared team statistic matching nineteen ninety-four and 2003.

The side still have home games against Frank's old side Brentford and champions Liverpool to come before the close of the season.

Only one of those wins have come after the manager took over from his predecessor in the summer.

"If you are down 2-0 following the opening, there is a huge challenge to overcome," said Frank.

"During in a bad spell, all aspects seems to go against you as well – the first was a deflected shot, the second is a mistake from the keeper.

"This result puts us in a position where we have lost an additional game. Every game has a single story, this game we were defeated in the early stages.

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

Spurs have been defeated in four consecutive at home London derbies for the first time in the top division.

And they are averaging nine point five attempts and three point two shots on target per game in the division – their poorest averages on file in a one campaign (dating back to the 2003-04 season).

Ex- Fulham midfield player Murphy stated that the manager has to ride the storm.

"He must accept the stick," Murphy remarked. "He has accepted a high profile role at a major football club with enormous anticipation. There is pressure and duty that accompanies that.

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