MAN U superfan Frank Ilett hasn’t cut his hair for nearly 500 days after saying he wouldn’t until his team wins five games in a row.
After the on Saturday, February 7, he’s just one away from getting some much-needed mane maintenance.
Man U fan Frank Ilett pledged not to cut his hair until Manchester United wins five in a rowCredit: Instagram
What Frank’s barnet looked like at the beginning of his stunt
Interim Manchester United manager made it four wins out of four with victory over his old side .
on Casemiro and subsequent red card no doubt helped United to the win, but the side took full advantage.
hit the back of the net in the first half, with following suit in the second, securing the the three points.
Not only did the win boost the Red Devils’ European aspirations, it also meant a die-hard fan might .
Who is The United Strand, Frank Ilett?
On October 5, 2024, following a prolonged period of poor form, Man U fan vowed on social media that he would not cut his hair until the team won five consecutive games.
Going by the handle @theunitedstrand, he’s amassed more than a whopping 1.2million Instagram followers as of February 9, 2026.
Frank has become more of a viral sensation the longer its gone on – and his hair has grown – and his turmoil has not gone unnoticed by the team’s players.
A source : “The players are really enjoying their recent upturn in fortune and the vibe at the training ground is very positive.
“They are well aware of Frank because he pops up on their social media.
“Some of them were having a laugh and a joke and said: ‘Come on, let’s give this guy a haircut’.”
Frank started his journey when was in charge.
The fan from Oxford, who lives in Spain, saw the Dutchman sacked days after starting the challenge.
He then watched on with growing hair and despair as failed to win five in a row during his entire reign.
The Portuguese’s best effort was three wins in a row – and that only happened once.
If and when he does finally have his haircut, Frank will donate it to the Little Princess Trust, a UK providing wigs to children who lost their hair due to illness.
Frank said: “ is at the wheel, this hair is going soon, next, four out of five done – this is the first time it’s been four in a row since I started the challenge.
“This time it’s happening! Thank you so much to Carrick – thank you, thank you, thank you.
“There will be a watchalong for the fifth game against West Ham. Some exciting plans coming up – more details to come.”
When can he cut his hair?
It’s quite simple – if United beat at London Stadium on Tuesday, February 10, Frank can get his barnet trimmed.
However, a lose or draw means the whole saga starts over.
And then it could conceivably be another year and four months – or even longer…
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