Spurs Manager Thomas Frank Labels Goalkeeper Critics 'Not Real Fans'

Spurs fans who booed keeper Vicario were informed afterwards "those individuals cannot be true Tottenham supporters" by manager Frank.

Spurs let in two scores in the first six minutes to lose 2-1 to Fulham, marking their tenth top-flight home defeat of 2025.

But the main topic of discussion was Fulham's second score when the keeper lost possession well outside his box.

He ventured out to deal with a high pass and took the ball towards the sideline.

However, instead of kicking it into touch, the Italian turned and attempted to clear, but lost his footing as the ball skimmed off Wilson and was collected by Josh King.

The forward laid the ball off to Welsh midfield player Harry Wilson, who bent a strike into the net from the touchline recorded at thirty-six point six yards.

Moments afterwards when the ball came to the keeper once more, some Spurs fans jeered him.

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

One of those jeering sessions truly angered the manager.

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

"Those individuals can't be true Tottenham fans that act that way. Alright jeering following the game, no problem, but when we are in play, we are supporting one another, we are behind each other moving ahead."

Kenny Tete had given Fulham a early advantage prior to Harry Wilson's strike – with Mohammed Kudus netting for Spurs in an improved second period performance.

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

"I do appreciate the supporters' frustration," the ex-keeper added. "I know the role the keeper is performing. He is a great squad member, he's a true figure in the locker room but ultimately you are going to be judged by your decisions.

"He was deeply implicated in what turned out to be the decisive goal."

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

Italy international the keeper is in his 3rd campaign with Tottenham.

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

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

"My aim was to kick the ball far and I just hit the ball in a poor manner. That made an more difficult challenge to climb."

He stated receiving jeers "is part of football".

"I am mature, what can I say?" he continued. "The team can't be affected by the circumstances in the stands. Supporters have the right to do what they think.

"It is on the team to stay increasingly calm, to concentrate on our own performance. The team is lacking in composure and poise to overturn outcomes. This match is a poor loss and it's tough to accept."

'I Was Surprised Nobody Went Back to the Line'

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

Actually it was the next longest-range Premier League goal of the season – after Adams' forty-three point three metre strike for Bournemouth against Sunderland, which incidentally also occurred on the same day.

The goalscorer said he was "a little bit surprised" that he still had an open net to target.

10 moments passed between Vicario exiting of his area and the midfielder shooting – which was five moments after the clearance.

"It seemed to me like the keeper was away from the area for a long time," he said.

"It amazed me not one of the back four went back to the line. When none of them covered the net, my interest sparked somewhat.

"[Destiny] Udogie fell as well, which gave me a little additional opportunity. Then it was solely about attempting to achieve the right connection and get it on target. I had a positive sense, the moment it came off my boot, that it was on the right line."

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

While Vicario's mistake dominated headlines, this was an all-round poor day for Spurs to extend their home ground woes.

This was their 10th at home loss of the year in the Premier League, a joint team record matching 1994 and 2003.

The side still have home fixtures against the manager's former club Brentford and title holders the Reds to play prior to the end of the season.

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

"When you're behind 2-0 following the opening, there is a huge challenge to overcome," said Frank.

"When you're in a poor run, everything seems to go against you too – the opening was a redirected attempt, the next is a mistake from Vic.

"This result leaves us in a place where we have suffered an additional match. Each fixture has a single narrative, today we lost in the early stages.

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

Spurs have lost 4 consecutive home capital clashes for the first time in the Premier League.

Furthermore they are recording 9.5 shots and three point two efforts on goal per game in the Premier League – their poorest averages on record in a one campaign (since at least the 2003-04 season).

Former Fulham midfield player Murphy commented that Frank has to endure the criticism.

"He's got accept the criticism," Murphy said. "He's taken a high profile job at a major football club with enormous anticipation. There is pressure and duty that accompanies that.

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