Tottenham Hotspur's squad held an emergency meeting last month to address what they view as a critical and growing disconnect with the club's supporters, a situation thrown into sharp relief by the reaction to goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario's error against Fulham.
Fulham Defeat Highlights Deep-Rooted Issues
The crisis talks followed a damaging 2-1 home defeat to Fulham on Saturday, which capped a miserable week for manager Thomas Frank's side. This was Tottenham's 10th Premier League home loss in 2025, equalling an unwanted club record for the most home league defeats in a single calendar year.
The match's pivotal moment came when Vicario miscontrolled the ball well outside his penalty area, allowing Harry Wilson to curl into an empty net. When the Italian goalkeeper next touched the ball, a section of the home crowd at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium responded with audible boos, prompting fury from manager Frank and defender Pedro Porro after the final whistle.
Players Unite in Response to Fan Atmosphere
According to reports, the subject of the relationship with Spurs supporters was the key theme in a players' meeting held after the defeat to Chelsea on November 1st. The squad is understood to view the rift as a serious issue.
In a visible show of unity, the players have reportedly adopted a new convention where they gather in the centre circle at half-time and leave the pitch together. This symbolic gesture is intended to demonstrate squad solidarity regardless of the atmosphere inside the stadium. It is claimed this is not the first Tottenham squad to have held significant concerns over their relationship with the fanbase.
Frank and Porro Condemn 'Unacceptable' Reaction
Speaking post-match, Thomas Frank launched a strong defence of his goalkeeper and condemned the fans who booed. "I didn't like that our fans booed at him [Vicario] straight after and a few times he touched the ball," Frank stated. "They can't be true Tottenham fans because everyone supports each other when you are on the pitch." He deemed the in-game criticism "unacceptable."
Full-back Pedro Porro echoed his manager's sentiments in a passionate Instagram post on Sunday. "What I will not tolerate is hearing disrespect from the fans to my team-mates, hence my frustration at the end of the game," he wrote, while expressing love for the "true Spurs fans."
The defeat to Fulham marked a fourth loss in six Premier League games for Tottenham, compounding a difficult period that also included defeats to rivals Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. The internal discussions highlight the pressure mounting both on and off the pitch at the North London club.
