Tottenham Hotspur players held an emergency meeting to discuss the disconnect with the club's fans following a series of defeats and the controversial booing of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario
Tottenham Hotspur players convened an urgent meeting last month to address the growing disconnect with their supporters.
The Spurs suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Fulham on Saturday night, following a disastrous six-minute spell that saw them concede two goals.
This loss marked the end of a dismal week for Thomas Frank's team, who also faced defeats against Arsenal and Paris St Germain. It brings their tally to four losses in their last six Premier League matches, and they now take on Newcastle United at St James' Park on Tuesday night.
Moreover, it was the Spurs' 10th home defeat in the Premier League in 2025, a record number of home league losses in a year for the club.
The most controversial moment from Saturday's match was Fulham's second goal, which came after Guglielmo Vicario lost control of the ball well outside his box. Harry Wilson capitalised on this mistake, curling the ball into the unguarded net after the goalkeeper failed to clear the danger.
When Vicario touched the ball again shortly afterwards, he was met with boos from some Spurs fans. This reaction sparked outrage from both Frank and Pedro Porro post-match, reports the Mirror.
As reported by the Telegraph, the issue of the Spurs' fanbase was a central topic in a players' meeting held after their loss to Chelsea on November 1. The report suggests that the squad views the disconnect between the players and supporters as a critical issue.
The report also suggests that the Spurs squad have introduced a fresh ritual where they congregate in the centre circle at half-time before departing the field as one unit.
The motivation behind this gesture is to showcase their unity irrespective of the mood within the ground.
It's suggested this isn't the first group of Tottenham players to harbour worries about their bond with the club's supporters, with it being a recurring concern across recent seasons.
Following Saturday's match, Frank branded the Tottenham fans who jeered Vicario as "not true fans" and called their behaviour "unacceptable".
He said: "I didn't like that our fans booed at him [Vicario] straight after and a few times he touched the ball. They can't be true Tottenham fans because everyone supports each other when you are 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."
Meanwhile, in an Instagram post on Sunday afternoon, Porror said: "Football is emotions. In football, as in life, there can always be mistakes.
"What I will not tolerate is hearing disrespect from the fans to my team-mates, hence my frustration at the end of the game.
"And we will get up. We remind you, six months ago, everything was so bad. In the end, it is not how it begins but how it ends. To the true Spurs fans, I love you."