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Spurs supporters who jeered keeper Vicario were told later "they can't be real Tottenham supporters" by manager Thomas Frank.

Spurs let in two scores in the first initial moments to lose 2-1 to their opponents, registering their 10th Premier League at home loss of the year.

But the primary topic of discussion was Fulham's next goal when the keeper lost the ball far beyond his box.

He ventured out to handle a high pass and took the ball towards the touchline.

However, rather than booting it into touch, the Italian spun and attempted to clear, but slipped as the ball skimmed off Harry Wilson and was collected by Josh King.

King passed the ball off to Wales midfield player Wilson, who bent a shot into the goal from the touchline measured at 36.6 yards.

Moments afterwards when the ball went to the keeper again, some Tottenham supporters booed him.

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

A particular of those jeering sessions truly angered the manager.

"It came to my attention some of our fans reportedly jeered the situation and jeered after, which, in my opinion is totally unacceptable," the Dane commented regarding the supporters' reaction to his goalkeeper.

"Those individuals can't be true Spurs fans that do that. Alright jeering following the game, no problem, but when we are playing, we are backing one another, we are with each other going forward."

Kenny Tete had handed the visitors a early advantage prior to Harry Wilson's strike – with Kudus netting for Tottenham in an improved second-half showing.

Former top-flight goalkeeper Joe Hart stated that the next goal was "totally preventable".

"I do understand the supporters' frustration," the ex-keeper continued. "I know the role Vicario is playing. He is a excellent squad member, he is a true leader in the locker room but ultimately you are going to be assessed by your decisions.

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

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

Italian national team the keeper is in his third campaign with Tottenham.

He said after the match that he had to take the feedback.

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

"The intent was to kick the ball far and I just hit the ball in a poor way. It was an even bigger mountain to climb."

He said being booed "comes with football".

"I'm a big man, how can I respond?" he continued. "The team can't be influenced by the situation in the stands. The fans have the right to do as they see fit.

"It is on the team to remain increasingly calm, to focus on ourselves. The team is lacking in composure and calmness to overturn outcomes. This match is a bad loss and it is hard to accept."

'I Was Surprised No One Went Back to the Line'

Despite Vicario's mistake, it was not an easy goal for Harry Wilson to score.

Actually it was the next most distant top division score of the campaign – after Adams' forty-three point three metre strike for the Cherries against the Black Cats, which incidentally also came on Saturday.

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

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

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

"I was surprised not one of the defenders returned to the goal line. When not one of them covered the net, my interest sparked somewhat.

"[Destiny] Udogie fell as well, which gave me a little additional time. After that it was solely about trying to make the correct contact and get it on target. I felt a positive sense, the moment it left my foot, that it was on the right line."

'During in a Poor Run, Everything Appears to Go Against You'

Although Vicario's mistake led headlines, this was an overall poor performance for Spurs to extend their home struggles.

This was their tenth home loss of the year in the Premier League, a shared club record matching 1994 and 2003.

They still have home games against the manager's former club the Bees and title holders the Reds to come before the end of the season.

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

"When you're down 2-0 after the opening, there is a huge challenge to climb," stated the boss.

"When you're in a bad spell, all aspects appears to go against you too – the first was a deflected shot, the next is a error from the keeper.

"This result puts us in a position where we have lost another match. Each fixture has a unique narrative, this game we lost in the early stages.

"We simply need to continue striving. The second half was significantly improved and hopefully something we can use to learn."

Spurs have lost 4 straight home London derbies for the first time in the Premier League.

And they are averaging nine point five attempts and three point two efforts on goal per game in the Premier League – their poorest averages on file in a single campaign (dating back to the 2003-04 season).

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

"He must take the stick," Murphy said. "He's accepted a prestigious role at a major team with enormous expectation. There is scrutiny and duty that accompanies that.

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