Frank Ilett is a Manchester United fan who hasn’t had a haircut for almost a year, following a wager that he made over the club over not cutting his hair till the team wins five matches in a row
Ilett grew up as a Manchester United fan and the choice eventually led him to make a bet which has now made him an unlikely social media sensation.
Who is Frank Ilett of The United Strand, Manchester United fan who has decided not to cut his hair till team win 5 in a row
"I'll keep going until it's done" 😅
Manchester United fan Frank Ilett has vowed not to cut his hair until his side wins five matches in a row 💈 pic.twitter.com/3OCyG3Hf8k
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) March 6, 2025
Here is Frank Ilett, a Manchester United fan who promised not to cut his hair until his team won 5 games in a row…
It's been 317 days, I wonder when the guest will live to see this moment… 🤣 pic.twitter.com/9PgX0zZcJw
— Premier League Out Of Context (@PL__OOC) August 19, 2025
Ilett’s challenge has brought together all rival fans and garnered thousands of followers behind his back, all for a charitable purpose.
Frank Ilett’s bet
Frank Ilett is a Manchester United fan who has become a viral sensation among soccer fans for his bet. With Manchester United experiencing one of their worst season starts since 1989, Frank announced that he wouldn’t cut his hair until the club achieved five consecutive wins in competitive matches. This includes across Premier League, Europa League, or domestic cup games, excluding friendlies and exhibitions. As the challenge initially began on October 6, United have failed to win any of their previous four games.
Despite his optimism behind the wager, Manchester United has only managed up to three consecutive victories. As a result, his bet is still going on and it has gained traction with fans worldwide, with both United supporters and rivals joining in and posting daily. Frank’s daily challenge features a simple video update stating the rules and his growing hair. Notably, Frank plans to donate his hair to the Little Princess Trust, which is a charity providing wigs to young people with cancer.
Frank Ilett biography and age
Frank Ilett is a 29-year-old Manchester United fan who runs “The United Strand” social media account. He is originally from outside Oxford, England, and later moved to Castellón, Spain, in November 2023. Frank moved to Spain to be closer to his girlfriend’s family and raise their daughter together. He gained viral fame after documenting his challenge, gaining over 227,000 followers by August 2025.
Family
Frank Ilett comes from a close-knit family, with his mother being a strong Liverpool fan and his grandfather, uncle, and cousin being Manchester United fans.
Girlfriend
Frank Ilett has a girlfriend who reportedly has a sense of humor and reportedly likes the “king’s guard” look and untamed hair. The couple have a 14-month-old daughter whom they are raising together in Spain.
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