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Spurs supporters who booed goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario were told later "they can't be true Spurs supporters" by boss Frank.

Tottenham let in two goals in the first six minutes to lose 2-1 to their opponents, registering their 10th Premier League at home defeat of 2025.

But the main talking point was Fulham's second score when the keeper lost the ball well outside his box.

He came out to handle a long ball and carried the ball towards the sideline.

But, instead of kicking it into touch, the Italian turned and attempted to clear, but slipped as the ball glanced off Wilson and was controlled by King.

The forward passed the ball off to Wales midfield player Wilson, who curled a strike into the goal from the touchline measured at 36.6 yards.

Seconds later when the ball went to the keeper once more, some Tottenham supporters jeered him.

The team were jeered off at the interval, with the side 2-0 down, and once more at full-time.

One of those jeering episodes really irritated Frank.

"It came to my attention a few of our fans apparently jeered the incident and jeered after, which, in my view is completely unacceptable," the Danish manager commented about the supporters' reaction to his shot-stopper.

"[They] cannot be real Tottenham fans that do that. Alright booing after the match, no problem, but when we are playing, we are backing each other, we are behind each other moving ahead."

Kenny Tete had given Fulham a fourth-minute advantage prior to Wilson's strike – with Kudus netting for Tottenham in an better second-half performance.

Former Premier League goalkeeper Hart remarked that the next score was "totally avoidable".

"I certainly understand the fans' disappointment," Hart continued. "I am aware the role Vicario is playing. He's a great squad member, he is a true leader in the dressing room but ultimately you are going to be judged by your actions.

"The keeper was heavily implicated in what ended up to be the decisive score."

'It's Part of Football, I'm a Big Man'

Italy national team the keeper is in his third season with Tottenham.

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

"That goal was a mistake of my own, I take responsibility for that," he said.

"The intent was to clear the ball long and I simply struck the ball in a bad manner. It was an more difficult challenge to overcome."

He said receiving jeers "comes with football".

"I'm a big man, what can I say?" he continued. "The team can't be affected by the circumstances in the crowd. Supporters have the entitlement to do as they see fit.

"It is on the team to remain more composed, to concentrate on ourselves. We are lacking in calmness and poise to reverse outcomes. Today is a bad loss and it is tough to accept."

'It Shocked Me No One Went Back to the Line'

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

In fact it was the second longest-range Premier League goal of the season – following Tyler Adams' forty-three point three yard goal for Bournemouth against the Black Cats, which incidentally also occurred on the same day.

Wilson stated he was "somewhat surprised" that he still had an empty net to target.

Ten moments passed between Vicario coming out of his box and Wilson shooting – which was five seconds following the kick.

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

"I was surprised none of the defenders went back to the goal line. When none of them covered the net, my eyes lit up somewhat.

"[Destiny] Udogie slipped as well, which allowed me a little extra time. Then it was solely about trying to make the correct contact and place it on target. I had a good feeling, as soon as it came off my foot, that it was heading in."

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

While the keeper's mistake led coverage, this was an all-round bad performance for Tottenham to extend their home woes.

The match was their 10th home defeat of the year in the league, a joint team statistic matching 1994 and 2003.

The side still have home games against the manager's former club Brentford and title holders the Reds to come prior to the close of the year.

Only one of those wins have occurred since the manager replaced Ange Postecoglou in the off-season.

"When you're behind 2-0 after six minutes, there is a mountain to overcome," stated the boss.

"During in a poor run, all aspects appears to go against you too – the opening was a redirected shot, the second is a mistake from the keeper.

"This result leaves us in a place where we have suffered another game. Each fixture has a unique story, today we lost in the early stages.

"We simply need to continue striving. The second half was significantly improved and with luck an aspect we can use to develop."

Tottenham have been defeated in four straight at home capital clashes for the initial time in the top division.

And they are averaging 9.5 shots and three point two shots on target per match in the Premier League – their poorest rates on record in a one campaign (since at least the 2003-04 season).

Former Cottagers midfielder Danny Murphy commented that Frank has to ride the storm.

"He must take the criticism," Murphy said. "He has taken a high profile job at a major team with massive expectation. There is scrutiny and duty that accompanies that.

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