Frank Ilett, a fervent Manchester United fan, was hoping to get a haircut this Tuesday, after a period of one year and four months without going to the barber, but his plans were frustrated. Ilett had promised he would only cut his hair if United won five games in a row.
The club were about to reach the milestone before facing West Ham, led by Nuno Espírito Santo. However, the 1-1 draw prevented the promise from coming true, leaving fans frustrated and with more time to wait.
The moment of West Ham’s goal, which ruined Ilett’s plans, was captured and quickly went viral on social media, showing the fan’s desperate reaction.
– Frank Ilett was a Manchester United fan who refused to cut his hair until his team won five matches in a row. The fifth game was played today, and United drew 1–1 with West Ham.
During this time, Ilett gained 1 million followers on social media and even started…
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