Ex-Tottenham defender breaks silence on what he wants supporters to do rather than target players with boos.
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega has weighed in on the club’s ongoing turmoil and shared his reaction to fans booing goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.
There were shocking scenes at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday when a section of supporters turned on Vicario. After his error that led to Fulham’s second goal, the goalkeeper was repeatedly booed whenever he touched the ball, and some fans even gave sarcastic cheers when he made a save.
Thomas Frank condemned the behaviour, saying it was unacceptable for fans to jeer their own players during a match. Pedro Porro backed his manager, suggesting the crowd had shown a lack of respect.
Vega urges fans to aim anger at the board, not the players
Some supporters have criticised Frank’s stance, arguing they have every right to boo. Vega, while sympathising with the fans’ frustration, urged them to direct their anger at the club’s hierarchy instead of the squad.
He wrote on X:
“I don’t even know if the club has an identity anymore. There’s nothing left for fans to connect with except complaining and booing players—which I don’t agree with. But I do understand the fans; I’ve been in their position. Back then, without social media, we just kept going and eventually won a trophy.
“The real frustration should be aimed at the board. They’ve failed the fans for years, still demand loyalty, charge the highest ticket prices in the Premier League, yet offer no real connection. They’ve prioritised infrastructure and real estate over football and supporters. Kane wasn’t replaced, Son wasn’t replaced… the list goes on.”
Spurs fans must think about their treatment of Vicario
Reports claim the Tottenham squad have held discussions about their deteriorating relationship with the fanbase and want to confront the issue.
Supporters should also reflect on whether their behaviour on Saturday was justified. Booing at half-time or after the match is one thing, but targeting a player during the game only hurts the team.
Regardless of ticket prices or poor performances, mocking your own goalkeeper is self-destructive — and a huge advantage to the opposition.
