"One man will have more than most riding on Manchester United's Premier League clash with West Ham tonight. Social media star The United Strand' - AKA Frank Ilett - will finally be able to get a haircut if his beloved Red Devils continue their impressive recent resurgence at the London Stadium on Tuesday evening. United so far look a different team under the tutelage of interim head coach Michael Carrick, earning four successive Premier League wins since he was chosen ahead of fellow club legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to temporarily succeed the sacked Ruben Amorim last month - with title-contending Arsenal and Manchester City both brushed aside, along with Fulham and Tottenham."
"Such an unexpected renaissance has brought a renewed confidence and feelgood factor to Old Trafford, which is surging through the players and fanbase alike. One supporter particularly pleased with United's upturn in fortunes is Ilett, who has long since become famous online for his previous pledge not to have his hair cut again until the team win five games in a row. Ilett made the vow on October 5, 2024, meaning he has now gone 493 days without having a haircut - including a whole calendar year in 2025, which only goes to emphasise United's struggles under Ten Hag and then during the short-lived reign of Amorim."
"He will be hoping that tonight is indeed the night, though West Ham have enjoyed a timely resurgence of their own of late under Nuno Espirito Santo - previously looking destined for relegation to the Championship until recent wins over Tottenham, Sunderland and Burnley that have brought them within three points of safety with 13 matches still to play this season. Ilett, who now lives in Spain, revealed that he was invited over to watch Tuesday's game at the London Stadium, however instead he is set to host a watchalong on streaming platform Kick from 8pm GMT ahead of the 8:15pm kick-off."
Manchester United have enjoyed a dramatic resurgence under interim head coach Michael Carrick, recording four successive Premier League wins including victories over Arsenal, Manchester City, Fulham and Tottenham. The team now seek a fifth straight win at West Ham, which would trigger a long-standing pledge by supporter Frank Ilett to have a haircut after five consecutive victories. Ilett has gone 493 days without a haircut since October 5, 2024. West Ham have also improved under Nuno Espirito Santo and moved within three points of safety. Ilett will host a Kick watchalong for the match.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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