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

Tottenham Hotspur fans who jeered keeper Vicario were informed afterwards "those individuals can't be real Tottenham fans" by boss Frank.

Tottenham let in a pair of scores in the first six minutes to fall 2-1 to Fulham, marking their tenth Premier League at home loss of 2025.

However the primary topic of discussion was the visitors' next goal when Vicario lost the ball far beyond his box.

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

But, instead of booting it into touch, the Italian spun and attempted to clear, but lost his footing as the ball skimmed off Harry Wilson and was controlled by King.

King passed the ball off to Wales midfielder Wilson, who curled a shot into the net from the sideline measured at thirty-six point six yards.

Seconds afterwards when the ball went to Vicario again, a number of Spurs fans jeered him.

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

A particular of those jeering sessions truly angered Frank.

"It came to my attention a few of our supporters reportedly booed the incident and booed following, which, in my opinion is completely unacceptable," the Dane commented about the fans' reaction to his shot-stopper.

"[They] can't be real Tottenham supporters that do that. Alright booing after the match, no problem, but when we are playing, we are backing one another, we are behind one another moving ahead."

Kenny Tete had handed the visitors a fourth-minute lead prior to Harry Wilson's strike – with Kudus netting for Spurs in an better second period showing.

Ex- Premier League goalkeeper Hart remarked that the next score was "totally preventable".

"I do appreciate the fans' frustration," Hart continued. "I know the part the keeper is playing. He is a great squad member, he is a real leader in the dressing room but in the end you are going to be judged by your decisions.

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

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

Italian national team Vicario is in his third campaign with Spurs.

The 29-year-old said after the game that he had to take the criticism.

"The second goal was a error of mine, I take accountability for that," he commented.

"The intent was to clear the ball far and I just struck the ball in a bad way. It was an even bigger challenge to climb."

He said receiving jeers "comes with the game".

"I'm a big man, what can I say?" he added. "We can't be affected by the situation in the stands. Supporters have the right to do what they think.

"It is on the team to remain increasingly calm, to focus on our own performance. The team is lacking in calmness and calmness to reverse outcomes. Today is a bad loss and it's tough to take."

'I Was Surprised Nobody Went Back to the Goal Line'

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

Actually it was the second longest-range top division goal of the campaign – following Adams' 43.3 metre goal for Bournemouth against the Black Cats, which incidentally also came on Saturday.

The goalscorer stated he was "a little bit surprised" that he still had an empty goal to aim for.

Ten seconds elapsed between the keeper exiting of his area and Wilson striking – which was 5 seconds following the kick.

"I felt like the keeper was away from the box for a long time," Wilson remarked.

"It amazed me not one of the back four returned to the goal line. When not one of them covered the goal, my interest sparked somewhat.

"[Destiny] Udogie slipped too, which allowed me a little extra opportunity. Then it was solely about trying to achieve the correct connection and place it on target. I had a positive sense, as soon as it left my foot, that it was heading in."

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

While Vicario's error dominated headlines, this was an overall poor performance for Tottenham to continue their home ground struggles.

The match was their tenth home defeat of the year in the Premier League, a joint club statistic along with nineteen ninety-four and 2003.

They still have home games against Frank's former club the Bees and champions the Reds to come before the close of the season.

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

"If you are down 2-0 following the opening, there is a huge challenge to climb," stated the boss.

"When you're in a poor run, everything seems to go against you as well – the first was a deflected attempt, the next is a mistake from the keeper.

"This result leaves us in a position where we have lost an additional game. Every game has a single story, this game we lost in the early stages.

"We just need to continue striving. The later period was significantly improved and hopefully something we can use to develop."

Spurs have lost 4 straight at home capital clashes for the initial time in the top division.

Furthermore they are recording 9.5 shots and three point two shots on target per match in the division – their poorest rates on record in a one campaign (dating back to 2003-04).

Former Cottagers midfield player Murphy stated that Frank has to ride the storm.

"He's got take the stick," the pundit remarked. "He's accepted a high profile role at a major team with enormous expectation. There is scrutiny and responsibility that comes with that.

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