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Spurs supporters who booed goalkeeper Vicario were told later "they cannot be real Tottenham supporters" by manager Frank.

Tottenham let in a pair of scores in the opening initial moments to fall 2-1 to their opponents, marking their 10th top-flight at home defeat of 2025.

However the main topic of discussion was the visitors' second score when Vicario gave away possession far outside his box.

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

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

The forward passed the ball off to Welsh midfielder Wilson, who bent a strike into the goal from the touchline measured at thirty-six point six metres.

Seconds later when the ball came to the keeper again, some Spurs fans jeered him.

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

A particular of those booing sessions really angered the manager.

"I heard a few of our fans reportedly jeered the situation and booed following, which, in my view is completely unacceptable," the Danish manager commented regarding the fans' response to his goalkeeper.

"[They] cannot be true Spurs supporters that do that. Alright booing following the game, fine, but when we are playing, we are supporting one another, we are with each other going forward."

Tete had given the visitors a fourth-minute lead before Wilson's strike – with Kudus netting for Tottenham in an improved second-half performance.

Ex- top-flight goalkeeper Joe Hart remarked that the next score was "completely preventable".

"I certainly understand the fans' frustration," the ex-keeper continued. "I know the role the keeper is performing. He is a excellent squad member, he's a true figure in the dressing room but in the end you are going to be judged by your decisions.

"He was heavily involved in what ended up to be the winning goal."

'It is Part of Football, I'm a Big Man'

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

He stated following the match that he had to take the criticism.

"The second goal was a error of my own, I take responsibility for it," he commented.

"The intent was to kick the ball far and I just hit the ball in a bad way. That made an more difficult challenge to overcome."

He stated being booed "comes with the game".

"I'm a big man, what can I say?" he added. "We can't be affected by the situation in the stands. The fans have the right to do as they see fit.

"It is on the team to stay more composed, to concentrate on ourselves. We are missing in composure and poise to overturn outcomes. Today is a poor loss and it's hard to accept."

'I Was Surprised No One Returned to the Goal Line'

Despite Vicario's error, it was not an simple score for Wilson to convert.

Actually it was the next most distant Premier League score of the campaign – following Tyler Adams' forty-three point three metre strike for Bournemouth against the Black Cats, which interestingly also came on Saturday.

Wilson said he was "a little bit surprised" that he still had an empty goal to target.

10 moments passed between Vicario exiting of his box and Wilson shooting – which was 5 moments following the kick.

"I felt like the keeper was away from the box for a long time," he said.

"I was surprised none of the defenders returned to the line. When none of them defended the net, my eyes lit up somewhat.

"Udogie slipped as well, which gave me a little additional time. After that it was solely about attempting to achieve the correct contact and get it on target. I had a good sense, as soon as it came off my boot, that it was on the right line."

'During in a Bad Spell, Everything Seems to Work Against You'

Although Vicario's mistake led headlines, this was an overall poor day for Tottenham to extend their home ground woes.

This was their tenth at home defeat of 2025 in the league, a joint team statistic matching nineteen ninety-four and 2003.

They still have home fixtures against the manager's former club Brentford and title holders the Reds to play prior to the end of the season.

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

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

"During in a poor run, all aspects appears to go against you as well – the first was a redirected attempt, the next is a mistake from the keeper.

"The outcome puts us in a position where we have lost another match. Each fixture has a single narrative, this game we lost in the early stages.

"We simply need to keep working. The later period was significantly improved and with luck an aspect we can use to develop."

Tottenham have lost 4 straight at home London derbies for the first time in the Premier League.

And they are averaging 9.5 attempts and 3.2 shots on target per match in the division – their lowest rates on record in a one campaign (since at least 2003-04).

Ex- Cottagers midfielder Murphy stated that the manager has to endure the criticism.

"He must take the stick," Murphy said. "He has accepted a prestigious role at a huge team with massive anticipation. There is pressure and duty that comes with that.

"The performances at home have been poor and they have to improve {quickly|