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United's Draw Dashes Fan's 500-Day Haircut Dream
11 Feb
Summary
- A fan's bet on Manchester United winning five games in a row was broken.
- The draw means his quest for a haircut after nearly 500 days continues.
- He pledged to donate his hair to charity, with 25cm already collected.
Manchester United fan Frank Ilett faced devastation as his team's draw at West Ham prevented his long-overdue haircut. Ilett had vowed in October 2024 not to cut his hair until United achieved five consecutive victories. With the team on the cusp of achieving this streak, a draw against West Ham ended this immediate prospect.
His live reaction to the match, watched by nearly 100,000 viewers on Kick, captured his crestfallen mood. A potential equalizer was disallowed by VAR, leading to further disappointment. Only a stoppage-time goal secured a draw for United, but it was insufficient for Ilett's haircut.
After almost 500 days, Ilett's hair challenge continues, with his followers numbering 1.3 million. He confirmed he is not a millionaire from his situation, despite partnerships with brands. He plans to donate his 25cm of hair to The Little Princess Trust, a UK charity providing wigs to children who have lost their hair due to illness, and has raised around £6,000 for the cause.
