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Tottenham Hotspur fans who booed keeper Vicario were told later "those individuals cannot be true Spurs supporters" by manager Thomas Frank.

Spurs let in two goals in the opening six minutes to lose 2-1 to their opponents, registering their 10th Premier League at home defeat of the year.

But the primary topic of discussion was Fulham's second goal when the keeper lost the ball far beyond his box.

The goalkeeper came out to handle a long ball and carried the ball near the touchline.

However, instead of kicking it out of play, the Italy international turned and attempted to clear away, but slipped as the ball glanced off Harry Wilson and was collected by King.

King passed the ball off to Wales midfield player Harry Wilson, who bent a shot into the goal from the sideline measured at 36.6 metres.

Moments later when the ball went to the keeper again, some Tottenham fans booed him.

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

One of those booing episodes really angered Frank.

"I heard some of our fans reportedly booed the situation and booed after, which, in my opinion is completely unjustifiable," the Dane commented about the supporters' response to his goalkeeper.

"Those individuals can't be true Tottenham fans that do that. Alright jeering following the game, no problem, but when we are in play, we are supporting one another, we are behind one another going forward."

Kenny Tete had handed Fulham a fourth-minute advantage before Wilson's goal – with Mohammed Kudus netting for Spurs in an improved second period performance.

Former Premier League goalkeeper Joe Hart remarked that the next goal was "totally preventable".

"I certainly understand the fans' disappointment," Hart added. "I am aware the part the keeper is playing. He's a excellent team player, he's a true leader in the locker room but in the end you are going to be judged by your decisions.

"He was deeply implicated in what turned out to be the winning score."

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

Italy international Vicario is in his third campaign with Spurs.

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

"The second score was a error of mine, I take responsibility for it," he commented.

"The intent was to kick the ball long and I just hit the ball in a bad way. It was an even bigger mountain to climb."

He stated being booed "is part of the game".

"I am mature, how can I respond?" he added. "We can't be influenced by the situation in the crowd. The fans have the right to do what they think.

"It is on the team to remain more calm, to concentrate on ourselves. The team is lacking in calmness and poise to reverse outcomes. Today is a bad loss and it's tough to accept."

'It Shocked Me Nobody Returned to the Line'

Despite Vicario's error, it was far from an simple score for Harry Wilson to score.

In fact it was the second most distant top division score of the season – following Adams' 43.3 metre goal for the Cherries against Sunderland, which interestingly also came on the same day.

The goalscorer stated he was "somewhat surprised" that he still had an empty net to target.

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

"I felt like the goalkeeper was away from the area for ages," Wilson remarked.

"It amazed me not one of the back four returned to the line. When none of them defended the net, my interest sparked a bit.

"Udogie fell too, which gave me a little extra time. After that it was all about trying to achieve the correct contact and place it towards goal. I had a positive sense, as soon as it left my foot, that it was heading in."

'During in a Bad Spell, All Appears to Work Against You'

Although Vicario's mistake dominated coverage, this was an overall poor day for Spurs to extend their home woes.

The match was their tenth at 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 the manager's former club the Bees and champions Liverpool to play before the end of the year.

Just a single of those wins have come after Frank took over from Ange Postecoglou in the summer.

"When you're down 2-0 following six minutes, there is a huge challenge to overcome," stated the boss.

"During in a poor run, everything seems to work against you as well – the opening was a redirected attempt, the second is a mistake from Vic.

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

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

Spurs have lost 4 consecutive at home capital clashes for the first time in the Premier League.

Furthermore they are averaging 9.5 shots and three point two efforts on goal per match in the division – their poorest rates on record in a one campaign (dating back to the 2003-04 season).

Former Fulham midfield player Murphy commented that the manager has to endure the criticism.

"He must accept the criticism," Murphy said. "He's accepted a prestigious role at a major team with enormous anticipation. There is scrutiny and responsibility that comes with that.

"Their showings at their stadium have been poor and they have to get better {quickly|