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

Tottenham conceded two scores in the first initial moments to lose 2-1 to their opponents, registering their 10th top-flight home loss of 2025.

However the main topic of discussion was the visitors' next score when Vicario lost possession well beyond his box.

The goalkeeper came out to handle a high pass and carried the ball near the sideline.

But, instead of booting it into touch, the Italian spun and attempted to clear away, but slipped as the ball skimmed off Harry Wilson and was controlled by Josh King.

The forward passed the ball off to Wales midfielder Harry Wilson, who bent a shot into the goal from the sideline measured at thirty-six point six yards.

Moments later when the ball came to Vicario once more, some Tottenham supporters booed him.

The team were jeered off at half-time, with the club 2-0 behind, and once more at the final whistle.

A particular of those booing episodes truly angered the manager.

"It came to my attention some of our supporters apparently booed the situation and jeered following, which, in my opinion is completely unacceptable," the Danish manager commented regarding the fans' reaction to his shot-stopper.

"Those individuals cannot be true Spurs fans that act that way. Fair enough booing following the game, no problem, but when we are playing, we are backing each other, we are with one another going forward."

Kenny Tete had handed the visitors a early lead prior to Harry Wilson's strike – with Mohammed Kudus netting for Tottenham in an improved second period showing.

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

"I do understand the supporters' disappointment," the ex-keeper added. "I am aware the role Vicario is playing. He is a excellent squad member, he's a real figure in the dressing room but in the end you are going to be assessed by your actions.

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

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

Italian national team the keeper is in his third campaign with Tottenham.

The 29-year-old stated after the match that he had to take the feedback.

"The second goal was a error of my own, I take accountability for that," he said.

"The intent was to kick the ball far and I simply struck the ball in a bad way. It was an more difficult mountain to climb."

He stated receiving jeers "is part of the game".

"I am mature, how can I respond?" he added. "The team cannot be influenced by the circumstances in the stands. Supporters have the right to do as they see fit.

"It is on us to remain increasingly composed, to focus on ourselves. The team is missing in composure and poise to reverse results. Today is a bad loss and it is tough to take."

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

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

Actually it was the second longest-range Premier League goal of the campaign – after Tyler Adams' forty-three point three metre strike for the Cherries against Sunderland, which interestingly also occurred on Saturday.

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

Ten moments elapsed between Vicario exiting of his area and Wilson striking – which was 5 moments after the clearance.

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

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

"[Destiny] Udogie fell too, which gave me a little extra time. Then it was solely about attempting to make the correct contact and get it on target. I felt a good feeling, the moment it came off my foot, that it was heading in."

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

Although the keeper's error led headlines, this was an overall bad performance for Tottenham to continue their home ground woes.

The match was their 10th home loss of the year in the league, a shared club statistic matching nineteen ninety-four and 2003.

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

Just a single of those wins have come after the manager replaced Ange Postecoglou in the summer.

"If you are down 2-0 following the opening, there is a mountain to overcome," stated Frank.

"During in a poor run, everything seems to go against you too – the first was a deflected shot, the second is a mistake from the keeper.

"This result leaves us in a position where we have suffered another match. Every game has a unique narrative, this game we lost in the first six minutes.

"We just need to keep working. The later period was much better and hopefully something we can use to develop."

Spurs have been defeated in 4 consecutive at home capital clashes for the initial time in the Premier League.

And they are averaging 9.5 shots and 3.2 efforts on goal per game in the Premier League – their lowest averages on file in a one season (dating back to the 2003-04 season).

Former Cottagers midfielder Danny Murphy commented that the manager has to endure the criticism.

"He's got accept the stick," the pundit said. "He's accepted a high profile role at a major football club with enormous anticipation. There is scrutiny and duty that comes with that.

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