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Spurs supporters who jeered goalkeeper Vicario were told later "they cannot be true Tottenham fans" by boss Frank.

Spurs let in two goals in the first six minutes to fall 2-1 to their opponents, registering their 10th top-flight at home defeat of the year.

However the primary talking point was the visitors' next goal when Vicario lost the ball well beyond his area.

The goalkeeper came out to deal with a high pass and took the ball near the touchline.

But, rather than kicking it into touch, the Italy international turned and attempted to clear away, but slipped as the ball glanced off Harry Wilson and was controlled by Josh King.

King laid the ball off to Wales midfielder Harry Wilson, who curled a strike into the goal from the touchline measured at 36.6 yards.

Moments later when the ball went to Vicario once more, some Tottenham supporters jeered him.

The team were jeered off at half-time, with the club 2-0 behind, and again at full-time.

A particular of those booing sessions really angered the manager.

"It came to my attention a few of our fans apparently booed the situation and jeered after, which, in my opinion is completely unacceptable," the Dane commented about the fans' reaction to his goalkeeper.

"[They] can't be real Spurs supporters that do that. Fair enough booing following the game, fine, but when we are playing, we are supporting each other, we are behind each other moving ahead."

Tete had given Fulham a early advantage before Harry Wilson's goal – with Mohammed Kudus netting for Spurs in an better second-half showing.

Former top-flight goalkeeper Hart remarked that the second score was "totally avoidable".

"I do understand the supporters' frustration," the ex-keeper added. "I know the part Vicario is playing. He's a excellent team player, he is a real figure in the locker room but ultimately you are going to be assessed by your actions.

"The keeper was heavily involved in what ended up to be the winning score."

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

Italy international Vicario is in his 3rd campaign with Spurs.

He said following the match that he had to accept the feedback.

"The second goal was a mistake of mine, I take responsibility for that," he said.

"My aim was to kick the ball far and I simply hit the ball in a poor way. That made an even bigger challenge to climb."

He stated receiving jeers "comes with football".

"I am mature, how can I respond?" he added. "We cannot be influenced by the circumstances in the stands. Supporters have the right to do as they see fit.

"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's hard to take."

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

In spite of the keeper's error, it was not an simple score for Wilson to convert.

In fact it was the next most distant top division score of the campaign – following Tyler Adams' 43.3 yard strike for the Cherries against the Black Cats, which incidentally too occurred on Saturday.

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

Ten moments passed between the keeper coming out of his box and the midfielder shooting – which was 5 moments following 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 sparked somewhat.

"Udogie fell as well, which allowed me a little additional time. Then it was all about trying to make the correct connection and place it on target. I felt a good sense, the moment it left my boot, that it was on the right line."

'When You're in a Bad Spell, Everything Appears to Work Against You'

Although Vicario's mistake led headlines, this was an overall bad day for Spurs to continue their home struggles.

This was their tenth home loss of the year in the league, a joint team statistic along with nineteen ninety-four and 2003.

The side still have home games against the manager's old side the Bees and title holders Liverpool to play before the close of the year.

Just a single of those wins have occurred after the manager replaced his predecessor in the summer.

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

"When you're in a bad spell, everything seems to go against you too – the opening was a deflected shot, the second is a mistake from the keeper.

"The outcome puts us in a position where we have suffered another game. Every game has a single story, today we lost in the first six minutes.

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

Tottenham have lost 4 consecutive home London derbies for the initial time in the top division.

And they are averaging 9.5 shots and 3.2 efforts on goal per match in the Premier League – their lowest rates on file in a single season (since at least 2003-04).

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

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

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