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Spurs fans who jeered goalkeeper Vicario were told afterwards "those individuals cannot be true Spurs supporters" by boss Thomas Frank.

Tottenham let in two goals in the first six minutes to fall 2-1 to Fulham, marking their 10th top-flight home defeat of the year.

However the main topic of discussion was Fulham's second goal when Vicario lost the ball far outside his box.

He came out to deal with a high pass and took the ball towards the touchline.

However, instead of kicking it out of play, the Italy international spun and tried to clear, but slipped as the ball skimmed off Wilson and was controlled by King.

King passed the ball off to Wales midfield player Harry Wilson, who curled a strike into the net from the touchline recorded at 36.6 metres.

Moments later when the ball came to the keeper again, a number of Spurs supporters jeered him.

Spurs were booed off at the interval, with the side 2-0 behind, and again at full-time.

One of those jeering episodes really irritated the manager.

"It came to my attention a few of our fans apparently booed the situation and jeered after, which, in my view is totally unjustifiable," the Dane commented about the supporters' response to his goalkeeper.

"[They] can't be true Tottenham fans that act that way. Alright booing after the match, no problem, but when we are in play, we are supporting one another, we are with each other going forward."

Kenny Tete had handed Fulham a fourth-minute lead before Wilson's strike – with Mohammed Kudus scoring for Tottenham in an better second period showing.

Former top-flight keeper Joe Hart remarked that the second goal was "completely preventable".

"I do appreciate the fans' disappointment," Hart continued. "I am aware the part Vicario is performing. He is a excellent squad member, he's a real figure in the dressing room but ultimately you are going to be assessed by your actions.

"The keeper was heavily involved in what turned out to be the decisive goal."

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

Italian international the keeper is in his 3rd season with Spurs.

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

"That goal was a mistake of mine, I accept responsibility for it," he commented.

"My aim was to clear the ball long and I simply struck the ball in a poor manner. It was an even bigger challenge to overcome."

He said receiving jeers "comes with the game".

"I am mature, how can I respond?" he continued. "We cannot be affected by the situation in the stands. The fans have the right to do what they think.

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

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

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

In fact it was the next most distant top division goal of the season – after Adams' forty-three point three yard strike for the Cherries against the Black Cats, which incidentally too came on the same day.

The goalscorer stated he was "a little bit taken aback" that he still had an open net to aim for.

Ten seconds elapsed between the keeper exiting of his box and Wilson striking – which was five moments after the kick.

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

"I was surprised none of the back four went back to the line. When not one of them defended the net, my interest sparked somewhat.

"Udogie fell as well, which allowed me a little extra opportunity. Then it was all about trying to achieve the right contact and place it on target. I felt a good feeling, 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 the keeper's error led headlines, this was an all-round bad performance for Spurs to continue their home ground struggles.

This was their 10th home loss of the year in the Premier League, a joint team statistic along with 1994 and 2003.

The side still have home games against Frank's old side the Bees and champions Liverpool to play prior to the close of the season.

Only one of those wins have occurred after Frank replaced his predecessor in the summer.

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

"During in a poor run, everything seems to work against you too – the first was a redirected attempt, the next is a mistake from the keeper.

"The outcome leaves us in a position where we have lost another game. Every game has a single narrative, this game we were defeated in the first six minutes.

"We just need to keep working. The second half was significantly improved and with luck an aspect we can utilize to develop."

Spurs have been defeated in four consecutive at home London derbies for the initial time in the top division.

Furthermore they are averaging 9.5 shots and 3.2 efforts on goal per game in the Premier League – their poorest averages on file in a one season (since at least the 2003-04 season).

Ex- Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy stated that Frank has to endure the criticism.

"He must take the criticism," Murphy said. "He has accepted a prestigious role at a huge football club with massive anticipation. There is scrutiny and responsibility that accompanies that.

"The performances at their stadium have been disappointing and they have to improve {quickly|