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Manchester Fan Will Cut Hair if United Wins Again!

2/7/2026

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Manchester United supporter Frank Illet, known as "theunitedstrand," says he will cut his long hair if Manchester United defeats West Ham United on February 10.
Illet began his challenge in October 2024, vowing not to cut his hair until United won five consecutive matches.
After their 2-0 victory over Tottenham, Manchester United has four straight wins.
The hair-cut challenge has attracted nearly one million followers on social media.

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Manchester United supporter Frank Illet, known as "theunitedstrand," says he will cut his long hair if Manchester United defeats West Ham United on February 10.
Illet began his challenge in October 2024, vowing not to cut his hair until United won five consecutive matches.
After their 2-0 victory over Tottenham, Manchester United has four straight wins.
The hair-cut challenge has attracted nearly one million followers on social media.