A die-hard Manchester United fan with curly hair has had his life transformed.

Frank Ilett – also known as The United Strand – is gradually turning Manchester United's promise of five consecutive wins into an unimaginable life-changing event.

Frank became increasingly famous as MU went five games without a win.

Sometimes, Manchester United's slump can unexpectedly lead to victories for Frank Ilett. While MU fans anxiously await a run of five consecutive wins, Frank is thriving thanks to the inconsistent form of his beloved team.

Frank once declared he wouldn't cut his hair until Manchester United achieved five consecutive wins. That seemingly playful promise unexpectedly marked a turning point in his life. In a short time, Frank went from an unknown to a social media phenomenon.

Frank's Instagram account has now reached 1.5 million followers. Notably, Frank's followers increased by over 700,000 in just the past month. This coincided with Manchester United winning four consecutive matches and preparing to reach the milestone of five. Therefore, it's easy to understand why the interest in Frank is growing.

Frank has also signed sponsorship deals with many major brands in the UK and globally. Leading newspapers and television channels such as the Daily Mail , Sky Sports , Goal , and CNN have also sought him out for interviews. Frank's appeal was further demonstrated by his most recent livestream, which attracted approximately 250,000 live viewers.

Frank went nearly 500 days without a haircut.

Not stopping there, he raised over £6,000 for a charity, while also expanding his network with many players and celebrities, and even having the opportunity to interact with members of the Manchester United squad.

Manchester United are still struggling to find stability and have gone two years without a win in five consecutive matches (as of February 2024 under Erik ten Hag). Meanwhile, Frank has been using this waiting period to build his personal brand.

Manchester United's inconsistent form inadvertently became a goldmine for a creative fan. For Frank, the journey of waiting for five consecutive wins could be seen as a life-changing story. And when MU drew 1-1 with West Ham on February 11th, people talked more about Frank than about the five-game unbeaten streak under Michael Carrick.

Many fans believe that Frank is the happiest person when MU fails to beat West Ham.

Highlights West Ham 1-1 Manchester United: In the early hours of February 11th, MU drew 1-1 with West Ham in the 26th round of the Premier League.

Source: https://znews.vn/fan-cuong-toc-xu-cua-mu-doi-doi-post1627446.html