Frank Aylett, a devoted fan of "Manchester United," has gained worldwide attention since he made a promise not to cut his hair until his beloved team achieves five consecutive victories—a goal the club has yet to reach.
Aylett last visited a barber in October 2024, and since then, it has been 493 days without a haircut. This unusual challenge began during the era of Erik ten Hag and continued even after several changes in the coaching position—Michael Carrick is now the fifth manager of the team during this period.
Recently, he streamed the match against "West Ham," which ended in a 1:1 draw. During the broadcast, around 120,000 viewers watched him, and he reacted passionately to goals and disallowed strikes, but the draw prolonged his wait for the fifth victory.
Aylett has turned his promise into a true internet phenomenon: his Instagram account has gained 1.4 million followers, and companies have started offering him advertising contracts. His long hair has become a symbol of the club's unstable results.
Carrick mentioned that he is aware of the challenge but emphasized that it does not affect the team. Aylett also found himself in the spotlight after an incident at "Old Trafford," when another fan grabbed his hair; as a result, the offender was banned from attending the stadium.
Since "Manchester United" has been eliminated from all cup tournaments, the team's next opportunity to achieve five consecutive victories and give Aylett a chance for a haircut may only arise in March.
