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Fan's Haircut Bet Goes Viral During Manchester United Match

Published February 11, 2026, 12:24
Fan's Haircut Bet Goes Viral During Manchester United Match

A Manchester United fan has gone viral on social media after betting that he will not get a haircut until his team achieves five consecutive wins. Frank Ilett has been waiting for this event for over 500 days, with thousands of viewers watching his reactions live during each match. Unfortunately for Ilett, Manchester United failed to defeat West Ham, meaning the condition for the haircut was not met. The live broadcast of the match, via the Kick platform, attracted over 300,000 viewers at its peak. The story of Ilett has generated significant interest, with the West Ham manager and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney commenting on the incident. Rooney expressed his frustration with the attention the story has received, believing it detracts from the match and the team.