Manchester United boss Michael Carrick not interested in providing respite for the 'United Strand'

"Ilett, who calls himself the 'United Strand', has gained fame on social media for vowing not to cut his hair until United won five successive games. He has gone 492 days without taking the scissors to his curly mane but has never been closer to getting a much-needed trim."

"I can say I'm aware of it, yeah. My kids have made me aware of it, if anything. It certainly won't go into the team talk, from a professional level. I can understand and what's going on with it and it does make me smile but it won't have an impact ultimately in the end."

"West Ham have enjoyed a recent revival of their own and three wins in four games have reignited their hopes of beating the drop. They will start the night just three points behind Nottingham Forest, who occupy the final position of safety. "I think you've got to go into the game understanding the situation of both teams," said Carrick, who played for both United and West Ham."

Frank Ilett, known as the 'United Strand', vowed not to cut his hair until Manchester United achieved five successive wins and has gone 492 days without a haircut. His social media post shows a current streak of four wins. Michael Carrick has led a revival since replacing Ruben Amorim, with consecutive victories over Manchester City, Arsenal, Fulham and Tottenham. Carrick is aware of Ilett's pledge but will not mention it in the team talk. West Ham have also improved, winning three of four, and sit three points behind Nottingham Forest in the fight to avoid relegation. Carrick played for both clubs.

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