Spurs Boss Frank Labels Goalkeeper Booers 'Not Genuine Supporters'

Tottenham Hotspur supporters who booed goalkeeper Vicario were informed afterwards "they can't be true Tottenham supporters" by boss Frank.

Spurs let in a pair of scores in the first six minutes to lose 2-1 to Fulham, registering their 10th Premier League at home loss of the year.

But the main talking point was the visitors' next goal when the keeper lost possession far beyond his area.

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

However, instead of kicking it out of play, the Italy international spun and tried to clear away, but lost his footing as the ball skimmed off Wilson and was collected by Josh King.

The forward passed the ball off to Welsh midfield player Wilson, who curled a shot into the net from the sideline recorded at thirty-six point six yards.

Seconds later when the ball went to Vicario again, some Spurs supporters booed him.

The team were booed off at half-time, with the club 2-0 behind, and again at the final whistle.

One of those jeering sessions really irritated the manager.

"I heard a few of our fans reportedly booed the situation and jeered following, which, in my opinion is totally unacceptable," the Dane stated about the fans' response to his shot-stopper.

"Those individuals cannot be real Tottenham fans that do that. Fair enough jeering after the game, no problem, but when we are playing, we are supporting each other, we are behind one another moving ahead."

Tete had given Fulham a early lead before Harry Wilson's strike – with Kudus scoring for Spurs in an better second-half showing.

Former top-flight goalkeeper Joe Hart stated that the next goal was "completely avoidable".

"I certainly understand the fans' frustration," the ex-keeper added. "I am aware the role the keeper is performing. He's a great team player, he is a true leader in the dressing room but ultimately you are going to be assessed by your decisions.

"The keeper was deeply implicated in what ended up to be the decisive goal."

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

Italy national team Vicario is in his third season with Tottenham.

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

"The second goal was a mistake of my own, I take accountability for that," he commented.

"The intent was to kick the ball long and I just hit the ball in a poor way. It was an more difficult mountain to overcome."

He stated receiving jeers "comes with the game".

"I am mature, how can I respond?" he continued. "We can't be affected by the situation in the stands. Supporters have the entitlement to do as they see fit.

"It is on us to stay more composed, to concentrate on ourselves. We are lacking in calmness and calmness to reverse results. This match is a bad loss and it's tough to accept."

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

Despite Vicario's error, it was far from an simple goal for Wilson to score.

In fact it was the next most distant top division score of the campaign – after Tyler Adams' 43.3 yard strike for the Cherries against Sunderland, which incidentally also came on the same day.

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

Ten moments elapsed between the keeper exiting of his box and Wilson striking – which was five seconds after the clearance.

"It seemed to me like the keeper was away from the box for a long time," Wilson remarked.

"I was surprised none of the back four returned to the line. When none of them defended the goal, my interest sparked a bit.

"Udogie fell too, which allowed me a bit of extra opportunity. After that it was all about attempting to make the right contact and get it on target. I had a positive feeling, as soon as it came off my foot, that it was heading in."

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

While Vicario's error dominated headlines, this was an overall poor day for Spurs to continue their home woes.

The match was their tenth at home defeat of the year in the Premier League, a shared team statistic matching nineteen ninety-four and two thousand and three.

They still have home games against the manager's old side Brentford and title holders Liverpool to play before the end of the season.

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

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

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

"This result puts us in a place where we have suffered an additional game. Every game has a single narrative, today we were defeated in the first six minutes.

"We just need to continue striving. The later period was much better and with luck something we can utilize to develop."

Tottenham have lost four straight home London derbies for the first time in the Premier League.

Furthermore they are averaging 9.5 attempts and three point two shots on target per match in the Premier League – their lowest rates on file in a one season (dating back to the 2003-04 season).

Ex- Cottagers midfield player Murphy commented that Frank has to ride the storm.

"He must take the criticism," the pundit said. "He's accepted a high profile job at a huge football club with massive expectation. There is scrutiny and duty that accompanies that.

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