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Tottenham Hotspur supporters who jeered goalkeeper Vicario were informed afterwards "those individuals can't be real Spurs supporters" by manager Frank.

Spurs conceded a pair of goals in the first six minutes to fall 2-1 to their opponents, marking their 10th top-flight home defeat of the year.

But the primary talking point was the visitors' next goal when the keeper gave away the ball far beyond his area.

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

However, instead of booting it out of play, the Italy international spun and tried to clear, but lost his footing as the ball skimmed off Wilson and was controlled by King.

The forward passed the ball off to Welsh midfield player Wilson, who bent a strike into the goal from the touchline measured at 36.6 yards.

Seconds later when the ball went to Vicario once more, a number of Spurs supporters booed him.

Spurs were booed off at half-time, with the side 2-0 behind, and once more at full-time.

One of those jeering sessions really angered the manager.

"I heard a few of our fans apparently booed the incident and jeered after, which, in my view is completely unjustifiable," the Dane stated regarding the supporters' response to his shot-stopper.

"[They] cannot be true Spurs fans that act that way. Alright booing after the game, no problem, but when we are in play, we are supporting each other, we are behind one another moving ahead."

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

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

"I do understand the supporters' frustration," Hart continued. "I know the role Vicario is playing. He is a great squad member, he's a true figure in the dressing room but ultimately you are going to be judged by your decisions.

"The keeper was deeply involved in what turned out to be the winning goal."

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

Italy international the keeper is in his 3rd season with Tottenham.

He said after the game that he had to take the feedback.

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

"My aim was to clear the ball far and I just hit the ball in a bad manner. It was an more difficult challenge to climb."

He stated receiving jeers "is part of football".

"I am mature, how can I respond?" he added. "The team cannot be affected by the situation in the stands. The fans have the right to do as they see fit.

"It is on us to remain more composed, to focus on ourselves. The team is missing in calmness and calmness to reverse results. This match is a poor defeat and it's hard to accept."

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

Despite Vicario's error, it was not an simple goal for Wilson to convert.

In fact it was the next longest-range top division goal of the campaign – following Tyler Adams' forty-three point three yard goal for Bournemouth against Sunderland, which incidentally too came on Saturday.

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

10 moments elapsed between Vicario coming out of his area and the midfielder shooting – which was 5 seconds after the kick.

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

"It amazed me not one of the defenders went back to the line. When not one of them defended the goal, my eyes sparked somewhat.

"Udogie slipped too, which gave me a bit of additional time. Then it was solely about trying to make the correct contact and get it towards goal. I had a good feeling, the moment it left my foot, that it was on the right line."

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

While Vicario's error dominated coverage, this was an all-round bad day for Tottenham to continue their home woes.

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

The side still have home games against Frank's former club the Bees and title holders Liverpool to play prior to the close of the year.

Just a single of those victories have occurred after Frank took over from Ange Postecoglou in the off-season.

"When you're down 2-0 following six minutes, there is a mountain to climb," said Frank.

"During in a bad spell, everything seems to work against you as well – the opening was a redirected attempt, the next is a error from the keeper.

"This result leaves us in a place where we have suffered another game. Every game has a single story, today we lost in the early stages.

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

Tottenham have lost four straight home London derbies for the initial time in the top division.

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

Ex- Cottagers midfielder Murphy commented that Frank has to ride the storm.

"He must take the stick," the pundit said. "He's accepted a prestigious job at a major football club with enormous anticipation. There is pressure and responsibility that accompanies that.

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