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Spurs fans who booed goalkeeper Vicario were informed later "they cannot be real Spurs supporters" by manager Thomas Frank.

Tottenham conceded a pair of goals in the opening six minutes to fall 2-1 to Fulham, registering their 10th Premier League at home loss of the year.

But the primary talking point was Fulham's next score when the keeper lost the ball far outside his box.

The goalkeeper ventured out to handle a high pass and carried the ball towards the sideline.

But, instead of kicking it out of play, the Italian spun and attempted to clear away, but slipped as the ball skimmed off Wilson and was collected by Josh King.

King passed the ball off to Welsh midfield player Harry Wilson, who curled a strike into the goal from the touchline measured at 36.6 yards.

Seconds afterwards when the ball came to the keeper once more, some Spurs fans booed him.

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

One of those booing episodes really angered Frank.

"It came to my attention a few of our supporters apparently booed the incident and jeered following, which, in my view is completely unacceptable," the Dane commented regarding the fans' response to his shot-stopper.

"Those individuals can't be real Spurs fans that act that way. Fair enough jeering following the game, no problem, but when we are in play, we are supporting one another, we are with each other going forward."

Tete had handed Fulham a fourth-minute lead prior to Harry Wilson's goal – with Mohammed Kudus netting for Tottenham in an improved second period showing.

Ex- top-flight goalkeeper Hart remarked that the second goal was "totally preventable".

"I do understand the fans' disappointment," the ex-keeper added. "I am aware the part Vicario is performing. He is a excellent team player, he's a real figure in the dressing room but ultimately you are going to be judged by your actions.

"The keeper was deeply involved in what turned out to be the winning goal."

'It is In the Game, I Can Handle It'

Italy national team Vicario is in his 3rd season with Tottenham.

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

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

"My aim was to kick the ball long and I simply struck the ball in a bad way. It was an even bigger challenge to overcome."

He stated receiving jeers "is part of football".

"I am mature, how can I respond?" he continued. "The team cannot be affected by the circumstances in the crowd. Supporters have the entitlement to do what they think.

"It is on the team to remain more calm, to concentrate on our own performance. The team is lacking in calmness and calmness to overturn results. This match is a poor loss and it is hard to take."

'I Was Surprised Nobody Returned to the Line'

In spite of the keeper's error, it was far from an simple score for Wilson to score.

Actually it was the second most distant top division goal of the season – following Adams' 43.3 yard strike for Bournemouth against the Black Cats, which incidentally also occurred on the same day.

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

Ten moments passed between the keeper exiting of his area and Wilson shooting – which was five seconds after the kick.

"It seemed to me like the keeper was out of the box for ages," Wilson said.

"I was surprised none of the defenders returned to the goal line. When none of them covered the goal, my interest lit up a bit.

"Udogie slipped too, which allowed me a bit of additional time. After that it was all about attempting to make the correct contact and get it on target. I had a good feeling, as soon as it came off my foot, that it was heading in."

'During in a Poor Run, All Appears to Work Against You'

While the keeper's mistake led headlines, this was an all-round poor day for Tottenham to extend their home ground woes.

The match was their 10th home loss of the year in the Premier League, a joint team record matching 1994 and two thousand and three.

They still have home fixtures against Frank's former club Brentford and champions Liverpool to come prior to the close of the season.

Only one of those wins have occurred since the manager took over from his predecessor in the summer.

"When you're down 2-0 following the opening, there is a mountain to overcome," stated the boss.

"During in a bad spell, everything seems to go against you as well – the first was a redirected shot, the second is a error from Vic.

"This result leaves us in a place where we have lost another game. Each fixture has a unique narrative, this game we lost in the first six minutes.

"We simply need to continue striving. The second half was much better and with luck an aspect we can utilize to learn."

Tottenham have been defeated in 4 consecutive at home London derbies for the first time in the Premier League.

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

Former Fulham midfield player Danny Murphy commented that Frank has to ride the storm.

"He must take the criticism," the pundit remarked. "He has taken a prestigious job at a major football club with enormous expectation. There is pressure and responsibility that comes with that.

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