Spurs Boss Frank Labels Goalkeeper Critics 'Not True Real Supporters'

Spurs supporters who jeered goalkeeper Vicario were informed afterwards "those individuals cannot be true Tottenham supporters" by boss Thomas Frank.

Tottenham conceded two goals in the first six minutes to fall 2-1 to their opponents, marking their 10th top-flight home loss of 2025.

However the primary topic of discussion was Fulham's second score when Vicario gave away possession far outside his area.

The goalkeeper ventured out to deal with a high pass and took the ball near the sideline.

However, instead of kicking it into touch, the Italy international spun and attempted to clear away, but lost his footing as the ball skimmed off Harry Wilson and was collected by Josh King.

The forward passed the ball off to Wales midfield player Harry Wilson, who bent a shot into the goal from the touchline measured at thirty-six point six yards.

Seconds later when the ball went to the keeper again, a number of Tottenham fans booed him.

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

One of those jeering episodes really angered the manager.

"It came to my attention some of our supporters reportedly booed the situation and jeered after, which, in my view is totally unacceptable," the Dane commented about the supporters' reaction to his shot-stopper.

"Those individuals can't be true Spurs fans that do that. Alright booing after the game, no problem, but when we are playing, we are supporting one another, we are behind one another going forward."

Tete had handed Fulham a early lead before Harry Wilson's strike – with Kudus netting for Tottenham in an improved second-half performance.

Ex- Premier League keeper Joe Hart stated that the next goal was "totally avoidable".

"I do understand the supporters' disappointment," Hart added. "I am aware the role Vicario is performing. He's a great team player, he is a true figure in the locker room but in the end you are going to be assessed by your actions.

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

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

Italy international Vicario is in his third season with Tottenham.

The 29-year-old stated after the game that he had to accept the feedback.

"That goal was a mistake of mine, I accept accountability for it," he commented.

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

He stated being booed "is part of football".

"I'm a big man, what can I say?" he added. "The team cannot be affected by the situation in the stands. Supporters have the entitlement to do as they see fit.

"It's on the team to stay more composed, to concentrate on ourselves. We are missing in composure and poise to overturn results. Today is a poor defeat and it is hard to accept."

'It Shocked Me No One Returned to the Line'

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

Actually it was the second longest-range Premier League goal of the campaign – after Tyler Adams' 43.3 metre strike for the Cherries against the Black Cats, which interestingly too came on the same day.

Wilson said he was "a little bit surprised" that he still had an empty goal to aim for.

Ten moments passed between the keeper coming out of his box and the midfielder shooting – which was 5 seconds after the clearance.

"It seemed to me like the goalkeeper was away from the area for ages," Wilson remarked.

"It amazed me not one of the defenders returned to the goal line. When not one of them covered the net, my interest lit up somewhat.

"Udogie fell as well, which allowed me a little extra opportunity. After that it was all about attempting to achieve the right contact and place it on target. I had a positive sense, the moment it left my boot, that it was heading in."

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

Although Vicario's error led headlines, this was an overall poor day for Spurs to continue their home ground woes.

The match was their 10th at home defeat of the year in the Premier League, a shared club record matching 1994 and 2003.

The side still have home games against the manager's former club Brentford and champions Liverpool to come before the close of the year.

Just a single of those victories have occurred since Frank replaced Ange Postecoglou in the off-season.

"When you're behind 2-0 after six minutes, there is a huge challenge to climb," said the boss.

"When you're in a poor run, all aspects appears to work against you too – the first was a redirected shot, the next is a error from Vic.

"This result puts us in a position where we have lost an additional game. Each fixture has a unique story, today we lost in the early stages.

"We just need to continue striving. The second half was much better and with luck something we can use to learn."

Spurs have lost 4 consecutive at home London derbies for the first time in the Premier League.

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

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

"He's got take the stick," Murphy remarked. "He's taken a high profile job at a huge football club with enormous anticipation. There is scrutiny and responsibility that accompanies that.

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