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Spurs fans who jeered goalkeeper Vicario were told later "they cannot be true Spurs fans" by boss Frank.

Tottenham conceded two scores in the first initial moments to fall 2-1 to their opponents, registering their 10th top-flight at home loss of 2025.

However the primary talking point was Fulham's next score when the keeper lost the ball well outside his box.

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

But, instead of kicking it into touch, the Italian turned and attempted 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 Wales midfielder Wilson, who curled a strike into the net from the sideline measured at thirty-six point six yards.

Moments later when the ball went to Vicario once more, some Spurs fans booed him.

Spurs were booed off at half-time, with the club 2-0 down, and again at the final whistle.

One of those booing sessions really irritated Frank.

"It came to my attention a few of our supporters reportedly jeered the situation and booed after, which, in my view is completely unacceptable," the Dane commented about the supporters' response to his goalkeeper.

"[They] can't be true Spurs fans that act that way. Fair enough booing after the game, fine, but when we are playing, we are backing one another, we are behind each other moving ahead."

Tete had handed the visitors a early advantage prior to Harry Wilson's goal – with Kudus netting for Spurs in an improved second period performance.

Former top-flight keeper Hart stated that the second goal was "completely preventable".

"I do appreciate the fans' frustration," Hart added. "I know the part Vicario is playing. He's a excellent squad member, he is a true leader in the dressing room but ultimately you are going to be judged by your actions.

"He was deeply involved in what ended up to be the decisive score."

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

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

The 29-year-old stated after the match that he had to take the criticism.

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

"My aim was to kick the ball far and I simply hit the ball in a bad way. That made an more difficult challenge to overcome."

He stated being booed "comes with football".

"I'm a big man, how can I respond?" he continued. "The team cannot be affected by the situation in the crowd. Supporters have the right to do what they think.

"It is on us to remain more calm, to concentrate on ourselves. The team is missing in calmness and poise to reverse outcomes. This match is a bad defeat and it's tough to accept."

'I Was Surprised Nobody Returned to the Goal Line'

In spite of the keeper's error, it was far from an easy goal for Harry Wilson to convert.

Actually it was the next longest-range top division goal of the season – after Adams' forty-three point three yard strike for Bournemouth against Sunderland, which interestingly also came on the same day.

Wilson said he was "a little bit taken aback" that he still had an open goal to target.

Ten seconds elapsed between Vicario coming out of his area and the midfielder striking – which was five moments following the kick.

"It seemed to me like the goalkeeper was out of the box for a long time," he remarked.

"I was surprised none of the defenders returned to the line. When not one of them covered the goal, my interest lit up somewhat.

"Udogie slipped too, which gave me a bit of extra time. After that it was solely about trying to make the right connection and place it towards goal. I had a positive sense, the moment it left my foot, that it was on the right line."

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

Although Vicario's mistake dominated coverage, this was an all-round bad day for Spurs to continue their home woes.

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

The side still have home games against Frank's old side the Bees and champions the Reds to play before the close of the season.

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

"If you are down 2-0 after six minutes, there is a mountain to climb," said the boss.

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

"The outcome puts us in a position where we have suffered another game. Every game has a single story, this game we were defeated in the first six minutes.

"We simply need to keep working. The second half was much better and hopefully an aspect we can use to learn."

Tottenham have lost four straight home capital clashes for the initial time in the Premier League.

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

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

"He's got take the criticism," the pundit said. "He's accepted a prestigious role at a major team with enormous expectation. There is pressure and duty that comes with that.

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