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Spurs fans who booed keeper Guglielmo Vicario were informed afterwards "those individuals can't be true Spurs supporters" by boss Frank.

Tottenham conceded a pair of scores in the opening six minutes to fall 2-1 to their opponents, registering their tenth top-flight home defeat of the year.

However the main topic of discussion was Fulham's second score when Vicario lost possession well outside his box.

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

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

The forward laid the ball off to Wales midfield player Harry Wilson, who bent a shot into the net from the touchline recorded at thirty-six point six metres.

Seconds later when the ball came to the keeper again, a number of Spurs supporters booed him.

The team were jeered off at the interval, with the club 2-0 down, and again at full-time.

One of those jeering sessions truly irritated the manager.

"It came to my attention a few of our fans apparently booed the incident and booed following, which, in my opinion is totally unacceptable," the Dane commented regarding the supporters' response to his goalkeeper.

"Those individuals cannot be true Tottenham supporters that act that way. Alright booing after the match, fine, but when we are playing, we are backing each other, we are behind each other moving ahead."

Tete had given the visitors a early lead prior to Wilson's strike – with Mohammed Kudus netting for Spurs in an better second-half performance.

Former top-flight goalkeeper Hart remarked that the next goal was "completely avoidable".

"I certainly appreciate the fans' disappointment," Hart continued. "I am aware the part Vicario is performing. He is a great squad member, he's a real figure in the locker room but in the end you are going to be judged by your decisions.

"He was heavily implicated in what ended up to be the decisive goal."

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

Italian national team the keeper is in his 3rd season with Spurs.

He stated after the match that he had to take the feedback.

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

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

He said receiving jeers "comes with football".

"I am mature, what can I say?" he continued. "We cannot be influenced by the circumstances in the stands. Supporters have the right to do what they think.

"It's on the team to stay more composed, to concentrate on our own performance. We are missing in composure and poise to reverse outcomes. This match is a bad loss and it's hard to take."

'It Shocked Me Nobody Returned to the Line'

In spite of the keeper's mistake, it was far from an simple score for Wilson to convert.

Actually it was the second longest-range top division goal of the season – following Adams' forty-three point three yard goal for the Cherries against Sunderland, which interestingly too came on the same day.

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

Ten seconds passed between Vicario exiting of his area and Wilson shooting – which was 5 moments following the clearance.

"It seemed to me like the goalkeeper was away from the area for a long time," he remarked.

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

"Udogie fell as well, which gave me a bit of additional time. Then it was all about trying to achieve the correct connection and get it towards goal. I felt a positive feeling, as soon as it came off my foot, that it was on the right line."

'When You're in a Bad Spell, All Appears to Work Against You'

While the keeper's mistake dominated headlines, this was an overall poor day for Spurs to extend their home struggles.

The match was their 10th at home defeat of 2025 in the Premier League, a shared team record along with 1994 and 2003.

They still have home games against Frank's former club Brentford and title holders Liverpool to play before the end of the season.

Just a single of those wins have occurred since the manager replaced his predecessor in the summer.

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

"When you're in a poor run, all aspects appears to work against you as well – the opening was a deflected shot, the next is a mistake from the keeper.

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

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

Spurs have been defeated in 4 consecutive at home London derbies for the initial time in the Premier League.

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 Murphy stated that the manager has to endure the criticism.

"He's got take the criticism," the pundit remarked. "He's taken a prestigious job at a huge football club with enormous expectation. There is scrutiny and responsibility that comes with that.

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