Tottenham Boss Frank Labels Goalkeeper Critics 'Not True Real Fans'

Spurs fans who booed keeper Guglielmo Vicario were told later "those individuals can't be true Tottenham fans" by boss Thomas Frank.

Tottenham conceded a pair of goals in the opening initial moments to lose 2-1 to their opponents, marking their tenth Premier League home defeat of the year.

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

The goalkeeper came out to handle a high pass and took the ball towards the touchline.

However, rather than kicking it into touch, the Italian spun and attempted to clear, but slipped as the ball glanced off Wilson and was controlled by Josh King.

The forward passed the ball off to Welsh midfielder Harry Wilson, who bent a strike into the goal from the touchline recorded at 36.6 metres.

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

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

A particular of those jeering episodes truly angered Frank.

"It came to my attention some of our fans reportedly jeered the incident and booed after, which, in my opinion is totally unjustifiable," the Danish manager stated about the supporters' response to his goalkeeper.

"Those individuals can't be real Tottenham fans that act that way. Fair enough jeering following the game, fine, but when we are in play, we are supporting each other, we are with each other moving ahead."

Tete had given Fulham a fourth-minute advantage prior to Harry Wilson's goal – with Kudus netting for Spurs in an improved second period performance.

Former top-flight goalkeeper Hart remarked that the second goal was "completely avoidable".

"I do understand the supporters' disappointment," the ex-keeper added. "I am aware the part Vicario is playing. He's a excellent team player, he is a real leader in the locker room but in the end you are going to be judged by your decisions.

"The keeper was deeply involved in what ended up to be the winning goal."

'It is Part of Football, I Can Handle It'

Italian international Vicario is in his 3rd season with Spurs.

He said following the game that he had to take the feedback.

"That goal was a mistake of my own, I take accountability for it," he commented.

"The intent was to clear the ball far and I just hit the ball in a poor manner. It was an more difficult mountain to climb."

He stated being booed "comes with the game".

"I am mature, how can I respond?" he continued. "The team cannot be influenced by the situation in the stands. The fans have the entitlement to do what they think.

"It's on us to remain increasingly calm, to concentrate on our own performance. The team is missing in calmness and poise to reverse outcomes. Today is a poor loss and it is hard to take."

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

Despite the keeper's error, it was not an simple goal for Harry Wilson to score.

Actually it was the second most distant top division score of the season – following Tyler Adams' 43.3 metre goal for Bournemouth against the Black Cats, which interestingly too came on the same day.

Wilson said he was "somewhat taken aback" that he still had an empty net to aim for.

10 seconds elapsed between the keeper coming out of his area and Wilson striking – which was 5 seconds after the kick.

"I felt like the keeper was out of the area for a long time," Wilson remarked.

"It amazed me not one of the back four returned to the goal line. When none of them defended the net, my interest lit up somewhat.

"Udogie slipped as well, which gave me a little extra time. Then it was solely about trying to make the right contact and get it towards goal. I had a good feeling, as soon as it came off my boot, that it was on the right line."

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

While the keeper's error led headlines, this was an overall bad day for Tottenham to extend their home ground struggles.

This was their 10th home defeat of 2025 in the Premier League, a shared team record along with nineteen ninety-four and two thousand and three.

The side still have home games against Frank's old side Brentford and title holders Liverpool to come before the close of the season.

Only one of those victories have come since the manager replaced his predecessor in the summer.

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

"During in a bad spell, everything seems to work against you too – the opening was a deflected attempt, the next is a mistake from Vic.

"This result leaves us in a position where we have suffered another match. Each fixture has a unique narrative, this game we were defeated in the first six minutes.

"We just need to keep working. The later period was significantly improved and with luck an aspect we can utilize to develop."

Tottenham have lost four consecutive at home London derbies for the initial time in the top division.

And they are recording nine point five attempts and 3.2 shots on target per match in the division – their lowest averages on file in a single campaign (dating back to the 2003-04 season).

Former Cottagers midfielder Murphy stated that the manager has to ride the storm.

"He must take the stick," Murphy said. "He's accepted a high profile role at a major team with enormous anticipation. There is pressure and duty that accompanies that.

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