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

Spurs let in a pair of goals in the first initial moments to fall 2-1 to Fulham, marking their 10th Premier League home defeat of the year.

However the primary talking point was Fulham's second score when the keeper gave away the ball well beyond his area.

The goalkeeper ventured out to handle a long ball and carried the ball near the sideline.

However, rather than booting it out of play, the Italy international spun and attempted to clear away, but lost his footing as the ball glanced off Harry Wilson and was controlled by Josh King.

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

Seconds later when the ball went to Vicario once more, a number of Tottenham fans jeered him.

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

One of those booing episodes truly angered the manager.

"It came to my attention a few of our fans reportedly jeered the situation and jeered following, which, in my view is totally unjustifiable," the Danish manager stated about the fans' reaction to his shot-stopper.

"Those individuals can't be true Tottenham supporters that do that. Fair enough booing after the match, no problem, but when we are playing, we are supporting each other, we are with each other going forward."

Kenny Tete had given Fulham a early lead prior to Harry Wilson's goal – with Mohammed Kudus scoring for Tottenham in an improved second period showing.

Ex- top-flight goalkeeper Joe Hart stated that the second goal was "completely avoidable".

"I certainly appreciate the fans' frustration," the ex-keeper added. "I am aware the role Vicario is playing. He is a great team player, he is a true figure in the locker room but ultimately you are going to be assessed by your actions.

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

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

Italy national team the keeper is in his third season with Tottenham.

The 29-year-old said after the match that he had to accept the criticism.

"That goal was a error of my own, I accept responsibility for it," he said.

"The intent was to clear the ball far and I just struck the ball in a poor manner. That made an even bigger mountain to overcome."

He said receiving jeers "is part of football".

"I am mature, what can I say?" he added. "The team can't be affected by the situation in the crowd. The fans have the right to do as they see fit.

"It is on the team to stay more calm, to focus on our own performance. The team is missing in calmness and calmness to reverse results. This match is a bad loss and it's tough to accept."

'It Shocked Me Nobody Went Back to the Line'

Despite the keeper's error, it was not an simple goal for Wilson to score.

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

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

Ten moments passed between the keeper exiting of his area and the midfielder striking – which was five seconds after the clearance.

"I felt like the keeper was away from the area for a long time," Wilson remarked.

"It amazed me none of the back four went back to the line. When not one of them covered the goal, my eyes lit up a bit.

"[Destiny] Udogie fell as well, which allowed me a bit of additional time. Then it was solely about trying to make the right contact and get it towards goal. I had a positive sense, as soon as it came off my foot, that it was heading in."

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

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

This was their 10th at home loss of the year in the league, a shared team record along with nineteen ninety-four and 2003.

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

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

"If you are behind 2-0 following six minutes, there is a mountain to climb," said the boss.

"During in a bad spell, all aspects appears to work against you as well – the opening was a redirected attempt, the next is a error from the keeper.

"The outcome leaves us in a place where we have lost another game. Each fixture has a single story, this game we were defeated in the early stages.

"We just need to continue striving. The later period was much better and hopefully something we can use to learn."

Tottenham have been defeated in 4 straight home London derbies for the initial time in the Premier League.

And they are recording 9.5 attempts and three point two efforts on goal per match in the Premier League – their poorest averages on file in a one campaign (dating back to the 2003-04 season).

Former Fulham midfielder Murphy commented that the manager has to ride the storm.

"He must accept the criticism," Murphy remarked. "He's accepted a prestigious role at a huge team with massive expectation. There is scrutiny and duty that accompanies that.

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