Manchester fan vows not to cut hair until team wins five games in a row

FRANK Ilett, a lifelong Manchester United supporter, made a promise to himself and to fellow fans: that he would not cut his hair until his team won five consecutive matches.

- LUTHO PASIYA

What started as a lighthearted challenge has since turned into a viral social media phenomenon with a charitable mission behind it.

Ilett began his challenge in October last year, deciding to stop cutting his hair while waiting for the team to go on a winning streak.

He told BBC that he started growing his afro-style hair as a way to “spread some humour” among supporters during a difficult start to the season.

What began as a fun idea soon became something much bigger than he had imagined.

“It’s been an absolutely crazy journey,’ Ilett said. “I never expected my hair or my following to be as big as it has become”