Thomas Frank described Tottenham followers who booed Guglielmo Vicario in the course of the 2-1 defeat to Fulham as “not true fans” and deemed it “unacceptable”.
Vicario was booed by his personal supporters after his howler in a shambolic opening half towards Fulham by which Spurs conceded twice within the first six minutes, with a second-half revival not sufficient to keep away from a 2-1 defeat.
Already trailing from Kenny Tete’s third-minute deflected opener, a second of insanity from the Italian goalkeeper lower than three minutes later gifted possession to Harry Wilson after operating some 25 yards off his line, and the Fulham midfielder punished his poor clearance with a surprising strike into the unguarded internet.
Frank informed Sky Sports activities: “I did not like that our followers booed at him [Vicario] straight after and some instances he touched the ball. They cannot be true Tottenham followers as a result of everybody helps one another if you end up on the pitch.
“And we do everything we can to perform. After, fair enough, boo, no problem. But not during. That’s unacceptable in my opinion.”
Spurs’ horrific begin proved insurmountable and condemned them to a tenth house league defeat of 2025, their joint-worst tally in a calendar 12 months with Brentford and Liverpool nonetheless to come back to north London in December.
Frank blamed the stress of that undesirable house file for his or her lack of a right away response, solely bettering after half-time and eventually threatening a comeback – although it could by no means materialise – by Mohammed Kudus’ thunderous strike on the hour mark.
“This game we lost in the first six minutes. We just need to keep working,” Frank mentioned.
“After that, we rushed the first half in many ways. We wanted to come back into the game but couldn’t do it in the first half, but we got much better in the second half. We got a bit of momentum, created more chances and opportunities, but couldn’t get the second goal.
“It was an emotional efficiency within the second half, and I feel that is fairly regular. We all know that we badly need to win at house, so when it isn’t going your means, it’s exhausting. That is why you should follow the plan, be cool and never stress. It’s simpler mentioned than finished.”
Frank shakes fingers with Vicario after the sport
Vicario on boos: It is part of soccer
In the meantime, Vicario mentioned followers have the suitable to boo the gamers when he confronted the cameras after the sport.
“It’s part of football. I’m a big man and older,” he informed Sky Sports activities.
“We can’t be influenced by the situation in the stands. The fans have the right to do what they think. It’s on us to stay calm.
Vicario trudges off the pitch after the defeat to Fulham
“We have to focus on ourselves
“We’re missing in a bit little bit of composure and quietness in the mean time. Right now is a nasty defeat and hard to simply accept.”
The unhappy home of Spurs’ palatial surroundings
- Tottenham suffered their 10th home defeat of 2025 in the Premier League, with this now their joint-most home league defeats in a single calendar year in club history (also 10 in 1994 and 2003).
- Spurs have picked up just 14 points on home soil across the last 12 months, the lowest of any ever-present Premier League team and six behind the second-lowest total, West Ham.
- Of the three teams they have beaten in that time, Southampton were relegated with 12 points, Manchester United finished 15th and Burnley, their only home win this season, are currently second-bottom of the Premier League.
- Tottenham have faced 37 more shots and 27 more shots on target than they have attempted across those 12 months at home.
- Fulham’s 2-0 lead as of the sixth minute marked the earliest that Spurs have ever conceded two goals in a Premier League home match.
- Tottenham have lost four consecutive home London derbies for the first time in the Premier League (twice vs Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Fulham).
Dawson: Spurs need to be realistic
Former Tottenham defender Michael Dawson on Saturday Night Football:
“It was all the time going to enhance from final season [in the Premier League]. They’re tenth now however solely 4 factors off the highest 4, in order that’s the place it’s important to be real looking.
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Pedro Porro gave the impression to be shouting at Lucas Bergvall for clapping the house followers after Spurs’ defeat
“Did I expect them to finish in the top four this season? I didn’t. I thought top six was realistic with Frank going in.
“With what he did over the past 4 or 5 years at Brentford, we will not now simply say Frank is not a very good coach.
“The performances have been well below par at home. It is that creativity. It is hard for Thomas but he has only been in the building a blink of an eye, you have to give him a chance but you have to see an improvement.
“They’re solely 4 factors off prime 4. Prime six was a sensible goal. Thomas Frank is an effective coach as a result of we have now seen it for years, however an enormous membership brings expectation and scrutiny.
“This group of players aren’t playing to the levels I expect them to be.”
