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Tottenham Hotspur supporters who jeered keeper Vicario were told later "they can't be true Tottenham fans" by boss Thomas Frank.

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

However the primary topic of discussion was Fulham's next goal when Vicario lost the ball well outside his box.

He ventured out to handle a high pass and carried the ball near the touchline.

But, instead of booting it into touch, the Italy international spun and attempted to clear, but lost his footing as the ball skimmed off Harry Wilson and was controlled by Josh King.

The forward laid the ball off to Wales midfield player Harry Wilson, who curled a strike into the net from the sideline measured at 36.6 yards.

Moments later when the ball came to the keeper once more, some Spurs supporters jeered him.

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

A particular of those jeering sessions truly irritated the manager.

"I heard a few of our supporters reportedly booed the situation and booed following, which, in my view is totally unacceptable," the Dane commented about the fans' response to his goalkeeper.

"[They] can't be true Tottenham supporters that act that way. Alright jeering after the match, fine, but when we are in play, we are supporting one another, we are behind one another moving ahead."

Kenny Tete had handed the visitors a fourth-minute advantage before Wilson's strike – with Kudus netting for Spurs in an improved second-half performance.

Former top-flight goalkeeper Joe Hart stated that the second score was "completely avoidable".

"I certainly appreciate the fans' frustration," Hart continued. "I know the role the keeper is performing. He is a excellent team player, he's a real leader in the locker room but ultimately you are going to be assessed by your actions.

"The keeper was heavily involved in what turned out to be the winning score."

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

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

The 29-year-old stated after the game that he had to accept the criticism.

"The second score was a mistake of my own, I take accountability for it," he said.

"The intent was to clear the ball long and I just hit the ball in a poor manner. That made an even bigger mountain to climb."

He stated being booed "comes with the game".

"I am mature, what can I say?" he continued. "We can't be affected by the circumstances in the stands. The fans have the right to do as they see fit.

"It's on us to remain more composed, to focus on ourselves. We are lacking in calmness and poise to overturn results. Today is a bad loss and it's hard to take."

'I Was Surprised No One Returned to the Line'

In spite of Vicario's mistake, it was far from an simple score for Wilson to convert.

Actually it was the second longest-range Premier League goal of the season – following Adams' forty-three point three metre goal for the Cherries against Sunderland, which incidentally too came on Saturday.

The goalscorer said he was "somewhat taken aback" that he still had an open goal to aim for.

10 seconds elapsed between Vicario coming out of his area and Wilson shooting – which was 5 moments after the clearance.

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

"I was surprised not one of the defenders went back to the line. When not one of them defended the net, my eyes lit up somewhat.

"[Destiny] Udogie slipped too, which allowed me a little additional time. Then it was all about trying to make the right contact and place it on target. I had a good feeling, as soon as it left my foot, that it was heading in."

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

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

The match was their 10th at home defeat of the year in the league, a joint club record matching 1994 and 2003.

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

Just a single of those wins have occurred after Frank replaced his predecessor in the off-season.

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

"During in a poor run, all aspects appears to go against you too – the first was a deflected shot, the second is a error from the keeper.

"This result puts us in a place where we have suffered another match. Every game has a single story, today we lost 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 learn."

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

Furthermore they are averaging nine point five shots and 3.2 shots on target per match in the division – their lowest averages on file in a one campaign (since at least 2003-04).

Former Cottagers midfielder Murphy stated that Frank has to endure the criticism.

"He must accept the criticism," the pundit said. "He has taken a high profile job at a huge team with enormous expectation. There is pressure and duty that comes with that.

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