Tottenham Boss Frank Calls Vicario Critics 'Not Genuine Supporters'

Spurs fans who jeered goalkeeper Vicario were told later "those individuals can't be real Tottenham fans" by manager Thomas Frank.

Tottenham let in two scores in the opening six minutes to fall 2-1 to Fulham, marking their 10th top-flight home loss of 2025.

But the primary talking point was Fulham's second score when the keeper lost possession far outside his area.

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

But, rather than booting it out of play, the Italian turned and attempted to clear away, but slipped as the ball skimmed off Harry Wilson and was collected by Josh King.

King laid the ball off to Welsh midfielder Wilson, who bent a shot into the goal from the sideline measured at thirty-six point six metres.

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

Spurs were jeered off at half-time, with the club 2-0 down, and once more at full-time.

A particular of those booing episodes really angered the manager.

"I heard some of our fans reportedly jeered the situation and jeered following, which, in my opinion is totally unjustifiable," the Danish manager stated regarding the supporters' reaction to his shot-stopper.

"Those individuals can't be true Spurs fans that do that. Alright booing after the match, no problem, but when we are in play, we are backing one another, we are behind one another moving ahead."

Tete had handed Fulham a early advantage before Wilson's goal – with Mohammed Kudus netting for Spurs in an improved second period performance.

Former Premier League goalkeeper Joe Hart stated that the second score was "completely avoidable".

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

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

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

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

He stated after the match that he had to accept the criticism.

"That goal was a error of my own, I accept responsibility for that," he commented.

"My aim was to clear the ball far and I simply hit the ball in a bad manner. It was an more difficult mountain to overcome."

He said being booed "comes with football".

"I'm a big man, how can I respond?" he added. "The team can't be influenced by the circumstances in the crowd. The fans have the entitlement to do what they think.

"It is on the team to stay more calm, to focus on ourselves. The team is missing in calmness and calmness to overturn outcomes. This match is a bad loss and it is tough to take."

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

In spite of Vicario's error, it was not an simple goal for Wilson to score.

Actually it was the second most distant Premier League goal of the season – after Tyler Adams' 43.3 yard goal for Bournemouth against Sunderland, which interestingly too occurred on Saturday.

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

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

"It seemed to me like the keeper was away from the box for ages," he said.

"I was surprised none of the back four returned to the line. When not one of them covered the net, my interest sparked a bit.

"Udogie slipped as well, which allowed me a little extra opportunity. After that it was all about trying to achieve the correct connection and place it on target. I had a good sense, as soon as it came off my foot, that it was on the right line."

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

Although the keeper's error led headlines, this was an overall bad day for Spurs to continue their home ground struggles.

The match was their 10th home loss of the year in the Premier League, a joint team record along with nineteen ninety-four and 2003.

The side still have home fixtures against Frank's old side Brentford and title holders the Reds to play prior to the end of the season.

Just a single of those wins have come after Frank took over from his predecessor in the summer.

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

"During in a poor run, all aspects appears to work against you as well – the first was a deflected shot, the next is a mistake from Vic.

"The outcome leaves us in a position where we have lost another game. Every game has a single story, this game we were defeated in the early stages.

"We simply need to keep working. The second half was significantly improved and hopefully an aspect we can utilize to develop."

Tottenham have lost four consecutive at home capital clashes for the first time in the Premier League.

And they are averaging 9.5 attempts and three point two efforts on goal per game in the division – their poorest rates on file in a single season (since at least the 2003-04 season).

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

"He must accept the stick," Murphy remarked. "He has taken a high profile role at a major football club with enormous expectation. There is pressure and responsibility that accompanies that.

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