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Topics: Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League, Football, Fulham
Ben McCrum
Topics: Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League, Football, Fulham
Thomas Frank isn't happy with fans who booed one of Tottenham Hotspur's key players following their 2-1 loss to Fulham.
After a dramatic day of Premier League action that saw Manchester City narrowly beat Leeds United at home, Spurs hosted Fulham in a London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.
It didn't take long for the visitors to make themselves known as goals from Kenny Tete and Harry Wilson in the opening six minutes put Fulham ahead and ultimately won them the match, despite Mohammed Kudus getting one back for Spurs.
The result marks the third consecutive loss for the Lilywhites, with their last win being the 4-0 Champions League thrashing of F.C. Copenhagen on November 4.
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Shortly after conceding the second goal, Spurs fans attending at the match made sure to make their frustrations towards one player known, and manager Frank isn't happy about it.
Tete's opening goal in the fourth minute of the match was one that Tottenham fans have seen several times this season as nobody close down the the defender's strike, allowing him to put his side ahead.
However, Fulham's second goal enraged Spurs supporters as goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario mistakenly gave the ball away and allowed Wilson to fire it into an open net.
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The Italian's mistake comes as he faces increased pressure from fans this season, leading to many of them making their feelings towards him known with audible boos following the goal.
Despite this, Vicario maintains the backing of his manager, who called out fans for their behaviour towards the goalkeeper, suggesting that anyone booing him couldn't be a 'true' supporter of the club.
Frank told Sky Sports: “When you’re down 2-0 after six minutes, there is a mountain to climb. When you’re in a bad spell, everything seems to go against you as well – the first was a deflected shot, the second is a mistake from Vic [Guglielmo Vicario].
“I didn’t like that our fans booed at him straight after and a few times after that. They can’t be true Tottenham fans because everyone supports each other when you’re on the pitch and we do everything we can to perform.
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"I’m fine with them booing after the match, no problem, but not during. That is unacceptable in my opinion."
Despite Frank's passionate comments about fan's behaviour, he cannot escape the pressure that is mounting both on his team and his future as Spurs manager.
As it stands, Tottenham Hotspur are 10th in the Premier League table having won only one of their last six top-flight matches.