Spurs Boss Thomas Frank Labels Vicario Critics 'Not Real Fans'

Tottenham Hotspur fans who jeered goalkeeper Vicario were informed later "those individuals cannot be true Tottenham supporters" by boss Thomas Frank.

Tottenham let in two goals in the opening initial moments to fall 2-1 to their opponents, marking their 10th Premier League at home defeat of the year.

However the primary talking point was Fulham's second goal when Vicario lost the ball well beyond his area.

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

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

King laid the ball off to Welsh midfield player Harry Wilson, who bent a strike into the net from the touchline recorded at thirty-six point six metres.

Moments afterwards when the ball came to Vicario once more, some Tottenham fans booed him.

Spurs were jeered off at the interval, with the side 2-0 behind, and once more at the final whistle.

One of those jeering episodes really irritated Frank.

"I heard some of our fans apparently jeered the incident and jeered following, which, in my view is totally unjustifiable," the Danish manager commented about the fans' response to his shot-stopper.

"Those individuals can't be real Tottenham supporters that do that. Fair enough booing after the game, no problem, but when we are in play, we are backing each other, we are behind each other going forward."

Tete had handed Fulham a early advantage prior to Wilson's goal – with Kudus scoring for Tottenham in an improved second period showing.

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

"I do appreciate the fans' disappointment," the ex-keeper added. "I am aware the part the keeper is playing. He is a great team player, he's a true figure in the locker room but ultimately you are going to be assessed by your decisions.

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

'It's In the Game, I Can Handle It'

Italy international the keeper is in his third campaign with Tottenham.

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

"The second goal was a mistake of my own, I take accountability for it," he said.

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

He said receiving jeers "is part of the game".

"I am mature, how can I respond?" he added. "We cannot be affected by the situation in the crowd. Supporters have the right to do what they think.

"It's on the team to stay more calm, to focus on our own performance. The team is lacking in composure and poise to overturn results. Today is a bad defeat and it's tough to accept."

'I Was Surprised No One Went Back to the Goal Line'

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

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

The goalscorer stated he was "a little bit taken aback" that he still had an empty net to target.

10 moments elapsed between Vicario coming out of his area and the midfielder striking – which was 5 moments after the clearance.

"It seemed to me like the goalkeeper was out of the area for a long time," Wilson said.

"It amazed me not one of the defenders went back to the line. When none of them defended the goal, my interest lit up a bit.

"[Destiny] Udogie fell as well, which allowed me a little additional opportunity. After that it was solely about attempting to make the correct contact and get it on target. I had a good sense, the moment it came off my foot, that it was heading in."

'During in a Bad Spell, Everything Appears to Work Against You'

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

This was their 10th at home loss of 2025 in the Premier League, a shared club statistic along with nineteen ninety-four and 2003.

They still have home fixtures against the manager's former club Brentford and title holders the Reds to come prior to the end of the year.

Only one of those victories have come since Frank replaced his predecessor in the summer.

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

"When you're in a poor run, all aspects seems to go against you as well – the first was a redirected shot, the second is a mistake from the keeper.

"The outcome puts us in a position where we have lost another match. Every game has a unique narrative, this game we were defeated in the first six minutes.

"We simply need to continue striving. The second half was much better and hopefully an aspect we can utilize to develop."

Spurs have been defeated in four straight home capital clashes for the first time in the top division.

And they are recording 9.5 shots and 3.2 shots on target per match in the division – their lowest rates on file in a single season (since at least the 2003-04 season).

Former Cottagers midfielder Danny Murphy stated that the manager has to endure the criticism.

"He must take the stick," the pundit said. "He's accepted a prestigious job at a huge team with enormous expectation. There is scrutiny and duty that accompanies that.

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