The dedicated Manchester United supporter who hasn't cut his hair in nearly 500 days, due to a promise he made to only return to the barber after the Red Devils win five consecutive matches, is about to see the scissors. One more victory against West Ham on Tuesday is needed, and Frank Ilett is full of enthusiasm. After more than a year of waiting, United managed to achieve a series of four consecutive wins under interim manager Michael Carrick, defeating Manchester City, Arsenal, Fulham, and Tottenham. Even the coach reacted to the promise: "My kids alerted me to this. I can understand what's going on, and it makes me smile, but it won't have a decisive impact in the end." In statements to Sky Sports, Ilett praised the team's recent performances. "It's been incredible since he arrived," he said. "I'm also happy that they weren't five easy teams. We had to beat City and Arsenal, and even Spurs and Fulham. They can be tough to beat on their day," he admitted. When asked about the hairstyle planned if United triumphs against the Hammers, the 29-year-old fan confirmed he intends to start from scratch: "To begin with, it needs to be cut in layers. But then, yes, I think probably a buzz cut and start over, start from zero." The fan's challenge has also been a topic of conversation among the players. After the 2-0 victory against Tottenham, Bruno Fernandes was asked about Ilett's hair situation but kept the focus on his own appearance: "I need to score for myself; I don't look at other people. I don't see if they need to go to the barber or not; that's not important to me." However, a source told The Sun that the players are enjoying the story. "The players are really enjoying their recent turnaround in fortune, and the atmosphere at the training center is very positive. They are aware of Frank because he appears on social media. Some of them laughed about it and said, 'Come on, let's give this guy a haircut.'"
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