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Gabby Agbonlahor still can’t wrap his head around Guglielmo Vicario’s terrible mistake against Fulham on Saturday.

Tottenham lost 2-1 at home to Fulham in the Premier League on 29 November, gifting the Cottagers their first away win of the season.

Fulham were 2-0 up after just six minutes had been played, with Harry Wilson curling the ball into an empty Tottenham net from range when Vicario bizarrely gave the ball away.

Thomas Frank is under increasing pressure at Spurs, as the blame cannot only be directed at Vicario.

Agbonlahor has now expressed he “didn’t like” Tottenham fans booing Vicario, but blasted the ‘keeper in a fiery rant, with everything appearing to go wrong.

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Gabby Agbonlahor wasn’t impressed by Tottenham fans singling out Guglielmo Vicario

Frank criticised his home supporters for booing Vicario and got his message across about everyone needing to stick together.

Pedro Porro has also taken to social media in the defence of his Italian goalkeeper, as tensions continue to grow around N17.

While speaking on talkSPORT on Monday, former Aston Villa striker Agbonlahor detailed his disappointment with Spurs supporters and highlighted what Vicario should have done.

Agbonlahor said: “They’re gonna be frustrated, but I didn’t like the booing of just one player.

“But that goal, one, clear it into row Z and get back in position. Two, why are you jogging and not sprinting to get back to your goal, Vicario? Three, why are you screaming at Bergvall?”

With January around the corner, Tottenham may have a huge decision to make with Frank.

Tottenham will most likely replace Vicario in January

A defence starts with the goalkeeper, and for the most part, Vicario has been good.

The Italian is known for his shot-stopping abilities, but teams constantly target him for his weakness in commanding the box from set-pieces.

The 29-year-old is supposed to be at the peak of his powers, but it looks like he’s far from that at the moment.

Tottenham have been linked with Marc-Andre Ter Stegen from Barcelona, and the German could be seen as the perfect replacement for Vicario.

Spurs’ number one has already shown his true abilities, and the writing is most likely on the wall for Vicario now, with a January move looking best for all parties.

‘This is what Thomas Frank does better than Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham, it benefits Cristian Romero and Van de Ven’

Thomas Frank’s tactics are at the core of the improved fitness of Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero at Tottenham this season.

Frank has come under pressure at Tottenham due to a mixed set of results in recent weeks, with another home defeat against Fulham last time out.

Some fans have even begun reminiscing about the high-intensity attacking football Spurs played under Ange Postecoglou.

However, the Postecoglou era wasn’t the sunshine and rainbows that some supporters have convinced themselves it was.

Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven’s fitness levels have transformed

Tottenham fans saw the Romero and Van de Ven pairing just a handful of times in the Premier League last season, with injuries taking over.

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But other than a couple of games this time around, Romero and Van de Ven have been Tottenham’s starting centre-back duo.

For Tottenham expert and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham, speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, this change has been one of the positives of the Frank era.

“Because we’re playing the defence deeper than under Postecoglou, and not having to run back on the turn quickly, which in turn means we’re not picking up sudden hamstring injuries,” Wenham said.

“This means that they’re actually playing together all the time. I can’t remember a period where we’ve had them together, Romero and van den Ven, for such a consistent period of time and obviously, we look best with our two world-class centre-backs on the pitch.”

Tottenham has not been a defensive powerhouse

Guglielmo Vicario has been behind Tottenham’s defensive form in the Premier League.

Indeed, the Lilywhites have conceded the sixth-highest expected goals in the league this season.

Meanwhile, Vicario has prevented the third most goals in the Premier League this period. This comes after his mistake during Tottenham’s 2-1 home defeat to Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday.

The goalkeeper has received most of the criticism for Spurs’ defensive woes, but without him, the Lilywhites’ position on the Premier League table does not bear thinking about.

While this could stem from both defenders needing time to flesh out their partnership, if not solved soon, it could be costly for the Lilywhites.

Jamie Donley likely wouldn’t have had many opportunities under Thomas Frank if he remained at Tottenham rather than going on loan to Stoke City.

Ashley Phillips and Donley were loaned to Stoke to further their development over the summer.

While Phillips has been flying with the Championship side, Donley has played just 77 minutes in the league.

As a result, Tottenham have faced calls to recall Donley and send him elsewhere. But that may not be the best choice without a clear plan of action.

Bryan King: Jamie Donley not good enough to stay at Tottenham

Donley is considered one of Tottenham’s brightest youngsters, which is why fans view his treatment at Stoke as bizarre.

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But while his treatment seems unfair, speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Bryan King believes he’d be a regular on Spurs and Stoke’s first teams if both clubs deemed him ready.

“I don’t know where Spurs would use him,” King said.

“If you’ve got a young player and you potentially think that he’s first-team material, then surely it would have been far better for them to have kept him, and he could have trained with the first team.

“Being with Stoke, they’re a side who have improved vastly under Mark Robins and they’re fighting for promotion at the moment. Is he going to get a chance with them? He’s only played 70 minutes, and the writing is probably on the wall there.

“Is the Championship a step too far for him at the moment? It all depends on what the loan deal is. He certainly hasn’t fulfilled the potential that Spurs obviously thought he would because otherwise he’d be a regular at Stoke.”

Tottenham must avoid another Dane Scarlett situation

Dane Scarlett was Jose Mourinho’s shining star when he was climbing the ranks of Tottenham’s academy.

But several years and failed loan spells later the striker is a shadow of the talent he once was.

One of the biggest reasons behind this was how the Lilywhites organised and handled his loan moves.

Tottenham recalled Scarlett from loan prematurely in the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons, despite starting regularly for Oxford United during the latter season.

However, the forward was played only a handful of times upon his return which stunted his development.

Therefore, if Donley is to return from Stoke, it should be only in the case that another loan move is lined up.

Thomas Frank will be set for the sack if he doesn’t fix Tottenham’s first-half woes with immediate effect.

Tottenham were beaten 2-1 by Fulham on Saturday evening in a dismal display that left supporters furious with both the players and the manager.

Frank is under increasing pressure in North London with Spurs now on a run of three straight defeats across all competitions.

Spurs are quickly slipping down the Premier League table and must address their lack of threat early on in games to arrest the slide.

Tottenham toothless in first half of games

Tottenham haven’t scored in the first half of their last four Premier League games, and they have a real issue with starting matches slowly.

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Spurs were 1-0 down at the break against Chelsea and Manchester United, and 2-0 down in their most recent outings against Arsenal and then Fulham.

It’s not as though they have been unlucky either, recording just one first-half shot on target across all four games, proving that they are simply not creating anything before the break.

To make matters worse, their total xG in the first half for that quartet of matches totals just 0.28, an abysmal effort for what is 180 minutes of football.

Tottenham have been improving in the second period, but apart from their comeback draw against Man United, they have failed to take anything from the games.

Thomas Frank under real pressure at Tottenham

If Frank can’t address Tottenham’s first-half struggles, then their disappointing form looks set to continue, which would see the Dane lose his job very quickly.

Spurs’ run of games before Christmas will be critical in determining whether the former Brentford boss is given more time to turn things around.

Tottenham travel to Newcastle United in midweek, before welcoming Brentford to North London four days later.

Frank’s side then face Slavia Prague in the Champions League, before games against Nottingham Forest and Liverpool before Christmas.

Kevin Danso has been called into plenty of action this season as Tottenham continue to struggle under Thomas Frank.

Tottenham’s 2-1 loss to Fulham once again highlighted the abundance of problems that Frank must address if he wants to avoid being sacked before Christmas.

The result at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium leaves them in the bottom half of the Premier League table, and one win from seven at home in the league has certainly added pressure on the Danish manager.

Frank is under intense scrutiny, and he could be heading for the exit door if he doesn’t improve Tottenham’s issues at the back.

Danso has started five league matches under Frank, and he leads the way for a defensive stat that shows exactly why Spurs fans want Frank sacked.

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Kevin Danso has the most clearances per 90 in the Premier League

One of the key reasons Ange Postecoglou was sacked was because he failed to adapt his tactics to make Spurs more defensively solid.

However, Frank is experiencing the same issues, with Tottenham winning only one game at home in the league this season, and fans are already calling for him to be dismissed.

According to FotMob, Danso has made 9.2 clearances per 90 minutes – the highest total of any Premier League player in 2025-26.

The Austrian defender has been a useful asset, with his long throws becoming incredibly valuable for Frank.

However, he made zero accurate crosses (0/2) and completed no accurate long balls (0/5) in the defeat to Fulham.

Danso leads the way for clearances per 90 due to Tottenham’s inability to control games, and Frank will need to find a way of being more effective in possession.

Despite the fact that it’s positive for Danso, no Tottenham fan will want to see their player at the top of that particular stat, and it shows why Frank is under so much pressure.

Spurs have relied on crosses to create the majority of their chances this season, and their game plan against Fulham seemed to rely on Pedro Porro whipping in deliveries for Randal Kolo Muani and Richarlison to attack.

Tottenham look incredibly uncomfortable in possession

According to Squawka, Tottenham are the first side to attempt 16+ open play crosses in the first half of a Premier League game without any of them finding a teammate since October 2022 (18).

Spurs have registered less than 0.2 xG in the first half of four of their matches, and they’re finding themselves on the back foot far too often at the start of games.

Frank has chopped and changed his midfield countless times, and Joao Palhinha has been the only mainstay in the starting lineup.

This adds a great deal of unease to the backline, and Frank’s tactics will have to improve immediately if he wants to save his job.

‘It’s all on you’ – Tony Cascarino names exactly who’s to blame after latest Tottenham loss

Tottenham’s poor form across all competitions is continuing and the situation in North London is now turning ugly.

On Saturday, Tottenham were beaten 2-1 by Fulham, piling even more pressure on manager Thomas Frank.

Frank’s sack odds have been slashed as a result of the loss, which was their third defeat in six days after succumbing to both Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal.

Spurs have won just one of their last seven games in total, and are rapidly dropping down the Premier League table.

Tottenham starter slammed for what he did vs Fulham

Kenny Tete fired Fulham into an early lead at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but it was the Cottagers’ second goal which caused the most frustration around North London.

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Just two minutes after Tete had smashed home, Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario raced out of his box to deal with a long ball.

However, instead of clearing his lines, the Italian shot-stopper gave possession straight back to the visitors, with Harry Wilson curling into an empty net to double Fulham’s lead.

Vicario threw his hands up as the ball made its way into the unguarded goal, but former Chelsea and Republic of Ireland midfielder Tony Cascarino slammed the 29-year-old for his reaction.

Speaking on talkSPORT, Cascarino said: “It’s all down to you [Vicario]. What are you doing? It’s all on you, that goal.”

Tottenham fans voice their frustration at Guglielmo Vicario

Vicario was subsequently booed by Tottenham fans for the mistake, who made their frustrations abundantly clear.

Spurs supporters have become increasingly annoyed with their side in recent weeks, and their shocking start against Fulham seemed to be the final straw.

Although Vicario bore the brunt of the immediate reaction, Frank himself is now under fire from Tottenham fans, who are questioning the team’s lack of direction.

The North London outfit are particularly bad at home, and have not won a league game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium since the first day of the season, against Burnley.

With supporters turning against both the players and the manager, Frank is now facing an uphill struggle to save his job.

Yves Bissouma’s reported contract extension at Tottenham has casted doubt among onlookers.

Bissouma has been sidelined for Tottenham after sustaining an injury issue while on international duty with Mail.

Prior to that, the defensive midfielder had received minimal minutes under Thomas Frank ever since he arrived just before pre-season.

It is clear that the 29-year-old is not in the Dane’s plans which has made his rumoured contract extension all the more baffling.

Bryan King: Tottenham should not extend Yves Bissouma’s contract

It has been widely reported that Tottenham plan to extend Bissouma’s contract to prevent him from leaving for free this summer.

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Injuries and inconsistency have defined the Mail international’s time in North London.

The defensive midfielder was called out for his off-field behaviour under Ange Postecoglou, and given his current form, speaking exclusively with Tottenham Hotspur News, Bryan King believes Tottenham wouldn’t benefit from extending Bissouma’s contract.

“The question is and always has been his discipline. It didn’t improve under Frank. It’s no good having somebody within the club who’s going to be causing that kind of trouble,” King said.

“The last thing that Frank wants is a player who is going to be unnerving other players in the discipline aspect. I would have thought that Spurs would be making a move to sell him.

“It’s all well and good to hint at giving him another year, but are they only doing that to try and show that he’s still valuable to the football club? When really he isn’t.

“He’s not playing, so what use is he to Spurs? I would have thought that Spurs would want to move him on, because he hasn’t shown Frank anything so far.

“If they extend that contract, they’ll be left with a player who will be on very good money and effectively won’t be giving them anything back.”

Yves Bissouma could have left Tottenham a hero

Bissouma’s incredible performance to deliver Tottenham the UEFA Europa League will forever be remembered by fans.

After a difficult season for the midfielder, he was fearless in the midfield and made it so Manchester United hardly had a sniff of the Lilywhites’ goal.

Moving on that summer would’ve been best for all involved, and he came close, but Bissouma’s transfer to Galatasaray collapsed in the final moments

Had it come through, he would’ve no doubt received a hero’s farewell from Tottenham supporters.

But months later and the narrative around Bissouma has changed for the worse.

It is mind-blowing what time can do, and a player who once made his mark in North London will be remembered by the majority as a player who failed to live up to his potential.

‘Disrespect’ – Pedro Porro sends message to Tottenham fans after fury vs Fulham

Pedro Porro has hit back at Tottenham fans after he was criticised for his post-match reaction following defeat to Fulham.

Tottenham were beaten 2-1 by Fulham on Saturday, with Mohamed Kudus’ second-half goal proving nothing more than a consolation after strikes from Kenny Tete and Harry Wilson.

Porro refused to clap the supporters at the full-time whistle, instead storming straight down the tunnel and into the dressing room.

The full-back was even visibly upset with his teammates, who chose to acknowledge the fans, shouting at Lucas Bergvall and urging him to leave the pitch.

Pedro Porro speaks out after Tottenham defeat

Porro has been slammed for some of his Tottenham performances so far this season, and the full-back was once abject against Fulham.

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However, his antics after the game have really angered Spurs fans, who feel that the 26-year-old was not only disrespectful to supporters but also to his teammates.

Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Porro hit back at the criticism he received following the defeat to Fulham, explaining why he was unhappy.

The Spaniard posted a photo of himself leaving the pitch on his story, with the caption: “Football is emotions. In football, as in life, there can always be mistakes.

“What I will not tolerate is hearing disrespect from the fan to my teammates, hence my frustration at the end of the game.

“And we will get up, we remind you six months ago everything was so bad, and in the end it is not how it begins, but how it ends. To the true Spurs fans, I love you.”

Tottenham fans show frustration after Fulham loss

Porro may be referring to Guglielmo Vicario, who was booed by Tottenham fans after making a massive mistake which led to Fulham’s second goal.

The Italian goalkeeper raced out of his own box to clear the ball, but immediately gave possession back to the visitors, with Wilson taking advantage of the empty net.

Spurs fans immediately vented their frustration, booing Vicario every time he touched the ball.

Like Porro, Frank defended his goalkeeper after the game, as well as criticising the supporters who had chosen to hurl abuse at the shot-stopper.

There is no doubt that the situation in North London is turning ugly, and with the fans turning against both the players and the manager, Frank’s position is becoming increasingly unstable.

Peter Crouch and Ally McCoist have jumped to Guglielmo Vicario’s defence after being booed by Tottenham fans in the defeat to Fulham.

Tottenham’s 2-1 loss to Fulham came as a result of an appalling start to the match, when Harry Wilson capitalised on the Italian goalkeeper’s dreadful clearance to put the visitors into a 2-0 lead after six minutes.

Vicario was booed by Tottenham fans for his shocking mistake and was hounded every time he had the ball at his feet.

Thomas Frank criticised the fans who jeered the Italian goalkeeper, claiming that they were not genuine supporters for booing someone during a match.

Crouch and McCoist weighed in on the debate and was astounded that large sections of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium were united in turning their frustration on the 29-year-old.

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Peter Crouch takes aim at Tottenham fans for booing Guglielmo Vicario

Frank is under mounting pressure as Spurs lost their fourth home game of the season, leaving them 10th in the Premier League table.

The last thing he needed was for Spurs to start another match so poorly, and conceding two avoidable goals was the perfect excuse for fans to turn on the team.

Speaking on TNT Sports on 30 November, Crouch was certainly unimpressed with what Spurs fans did towards Vicario, and noted that it could impact him in the future.

He said: “I’ve got a bit of a problem with it. You boo them at half-time, you boo them at the end of a game, but during the game is unacceptable.

“It’s an embarrassing place to be, it’s horrific, but I guess it’s part and parcel of football.”

McCoist added: “Depending on the mentality of a player, it could finish you. You either sink or swim, and it can affect people differently.”

Vicario has faced scrutiny several times during his Tottenham career as concerns have been made about his ability when playing out from the back.

A more pressing issue that has been highlighted is weakness from corners, but it’s clear that if Frank wants to take this side any further, the changes have to start from defence.

Vicario has apologised for his mistake, and blaming the loss on just one mistake is harsh, but Spurs are in desperate need of a win at home, and that has set them back in the weeks to come.

There are no questions about his ability as a shot-stopper, but he lacks a number of qualities that are vital in the modern game.

Guglielmo Vicario must be replaced if Tottenham want to improve

Vicario excelled in Tottenham’s 0-0 draw with Monaco on 22 October, and he has bailed his side out of tricky matches on multiple occasions.

A big criticism of Frank’s style of play is that Spurs are incapable of creating clear-cut chances, and they have struggled to build play up from the back.

This all starts from the goalkeeper, and there is little confidence that Vicario can adapt his game at this stage of his career.

While it’s almost certain that he’ll stay in N17 until the 2026 summer transfer window, Tottenham must replace him if they want to send a message of intent to their fans, regardless of who the manager is.

Tottenham have Xavi on their list of Thomas Frank replacements, with concerns mounting after a loss to Fulham on Saturday.

Spurs lost 2-1 to Fulham at home, to give the Cottagers their first Premier League away win of the season.

Frank’s odds have been slashed for him to be sacked next, with growing fan frustration potentially promoting Joe Lewis to make a call.

Tottenham want to be successful this season, and all signs are now suggesting that Frank may be replaced before the January transfer window.

Former Barcelona head coach Xavi is emerging as a man admired by the Lilywhites following the latest update.

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Xavi ‘ready’ to return to coaching with Tottenham interested

Tottenham want to make a statement in January by bringing in players that could help them achieve in both the Premier League and the Champions League.

Xavi was linked to Spurs in the summer before Daniel Levy decided that Frank was the head coach to go with.

However, reports suggest that despite Levy’s departure, internal figures at Tottenham still hold Xavi in high regard.

According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Tottenham’s board are seriously considering Xavi to be Frank’s successor before the end of December.

The Spaniard is “ready” to return to management, but is seeking the right project where he can have a big influence on transfers.

There has been no contact made by the Lilywhites yet, but it’s reported that Tottenham “will speak” to Xavi if results do not improve soon.

Xavi’s record speaks for itself

Xavi enjoyed a long playing career with Barcelona before making a move to Al-Sadd in Qatar, where he saw out the last four years of his time as a footballer.

The former midfielder then embarked on his coaching journey with Al-Sadd, impressing by winning a remarkable seven trophies with the club before leaving for his beloved Barcelona.

With Frank’s future up in the air, it seems that Xavi could be the ideal man to take the reins next.

The Spaniard is currently without a club and may be seen not only as a cheaper option, but a smart one.