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Spurs supporters who jeered goalkeeper Vicario were told later "they can't be real Spurs supporters" by boss Frank.

Spurs conceded two goals in the opening initial moments to fall 2-1 to their opponents, marking their tenth Premier League at home loss of 2025.

However the primary talking point was Fulham's next score when Vicario lost the ball far beyond his box.

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

But, instead of kicking it into touch, the Italian turned and attempted to clear away, but slipped as the ball glanced off Harry Wilson and was collected by King.

King passed the ball off to Wales midfield player Wilson, who bent a shot into the net from the sideline recorded at 36.6 metres.

Seconds later when the ball came to the keeper once more, some Spurs supporters booed him.

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

A particular of those jeering episodes truly angered the manager.

"It came to my attention some of our fans apparently booed the situation and booed following, which, in my opinion is completely unacceptable," the Dane stated about the fans' reaction to his goalkeeper.

"[They] can't be real Tottenham supporters that act that way. Alright jeering following the game, fine, but when we are in play, we are supporting one another, we are with one another going forward."

Kenny Tete had handed Fulham a fourth-minute lead before Harry Wilson's strike – with Kudus netting for Spurs in an better second-half showing.

Former Premier League keeper Joe Hart remarked that the second goal was "totally avoidable".

"I certainly understand the supporters' disappointment," the ex-keeper continued. "I know the role Vicario is performing. He's a excellent team player, he's a true leader in the locker room but in the end you are going to be judged by your actions.

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

'It is In the Game, I'm a Big Man'

Italian national team the keeper is in his third campaign with Tottenham.

The 29-year-old stated following the match that he had to accept the criticism.

"The second score was a mistake of mine, I accept accountability for that," he said.

"The intent was to clear the ball long and I just hit the ball in a bad manner. That made an even bigger mountain to overcome."

He said receiving jeers "comes with the game".

"I am mature, what can I say?" he added. "The team cannot be influenced by the circumstances in the crowd. Supporters have the right to do what they think.

"It's on us to remain more composed, to focus on our own performance. We are lacking in calmness and poise to overturn results. This match is a poor defeat and it's tough to take."

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

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

In fact it was the next most distant Premier League score of the campaign – after Adams' forty-three point three metre strike for the Cherries against the Black Cats, which incidentally also came on the same day.

Wilson stated he was "somewhat taken aback" that he still had an open goal to aim for.

10 moments elapsed between the keeper coming out of his box and Wilson striking – which was 5 moments after the kick.

"I felt like the goalkeeper was out of the area for a long time," Wilson remarked.

"I was surprised not one of the back four returned to the goal line. When none of them covered the net, my interest sparked somewhat.

"Udogie slipped too, which allowed me a bit of additional time. After that it was all about attempting to achieve the right contact and get it towards goal. I had a positive sense, the moment it left my boot, that it was heading in."

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

While Vicario's error led headlines, this was an all-round poor day for Spurs to continue their home woes.

This was their 10th at home defeat of 2025 in the Premier League, a joint team record along with nineteen ninety-four and 2003.

The side still have home fixtures against Frank's old side Brentford and champions Liverpool to play before the close of the year.

Just a single of those victories have occurred after the manager replaced Ange Postecoglou in the summer.

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

"During in a poor run, all aspects seems to work against you too – the opening was a redirected shot, the next is a mistake from Vic.

"This result leaves us in a position where we have lost another game. Every game has a unique story, today 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."

Tottenham have lost 4 straight home London derbies for the initial time in the Premier League.

Furthermore they are recording nine point five attempts and 3.2 shots on target per game in the division – their poorest averages on record in a one season (since at least 2003-04).

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

"He's got accept the criticism," Murphy remarked. "He has taken a prestigious job at a huge football club with enormous anticipation. There is scrutiny and responsibility that accompanies that.

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