Tottenham Hotspur players held an emergency meeting following their defeat to Chelsea on November 1 to address what they view as a critical disconnect with the club's supporters, according to reports. The meeting came amid a difficult run of form that saw Spurs lose 2-1 at home to Fulham on Saturday, their fourth defeat in six Premier League matches.
The Fulham loss was marred by an incident involving goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who was booed by some home fans after a costly error led to the visitors' second goal. Vicario lost possession outside his box, allowing Harry Wilson to curl the ball into an empty net. The boos continued whenever Vicario touched the ball thereafter, prompting a strong reaction from manager Thomas Frank.
Frank condemned the behaviour, saying: "I didn't like that our fans booed at him straight after... They can't be true Tottenham fans because everyone supports each other when you are on the pitch." He added that booing during play was "unacceptable" in his opinion. Defender Pedro Porro also voiced his frustration on Instagram, stating: "What I will not tolerate is hearing disrespect from the fans to my team-mates."
The Telegraph reported that the relationship between players and supporters was the key theme in the players' meeting after the Chelsea loss, with the issue viewed as critical within the squad. As part of efforts to show solidarity, the players have adopted a new convention of gathering in the centre circle at half-time and leaving the pitch together, regardless of the atmosphere.
This is not the first time Tottenham players have raised concerns about their bond with fans, as similar issues have persisted in previous years. The club has now lost 10 home Premier League games in 2025, a record number for a calendar year in their history. Despite the tensions, Porro expressed his love for "true Spurs fans" in his Instagram post, adding: "We will get up."
