It's been 384 days since Frank Ilett, 29, announced he'd let his hair grow until Manchester United secured five consecutive wins. Now, the 'Red Devils' fan sports a massive afro. After being attacked and having his hair pulled at Old Trafford last month, Diogo Dalot has now set his sights on the social media sensation, who boasts over half a million followers.

Ruben Amorim's side has finally strung together two victories after seven months: a 2-0 home win against Sunderland and a thrilling 2-1 derby triumph at Anfield against Liverpool.

However, to fulfill the challenge Frank Ilett set on October 6, 2024, Manchester United still needs three more wins. Their upcoming fixtures include Brighton at home tonight, followed by away games against Nottingham Forest and Tottenham.

My intention with this challenge was never to highlight Manchester United's flaws. It has always been, and will continue to be, about bringing humor and a positive attitude to United fans during a difficult period. Frank Ilett, Manchester United supporter.

"Because of you, everyone is laughing at us." He was banned for 1 year!

As Ilett's popularity soared within the online football community, both in England and beyond, a player from Ruben Amorim's squad has now responded to his challenge.

The topic was addressed by United defender Diogo Dalot after their impressive 2-1 victory over champions Liverpool at Anfield.

When asked if the second consecutive win could mark the beginning of the five-match streak needed to free Frank Ilett from his afro, the Portuguese player told The Sun: "We'll see... Hopefully, we can give him that haircut. I'll even grab the scissors myself!"

However, not everyone found it amusing, and the fan with the 'bushy' hair managed to annoy someone. During the 2-1 match against Chelsea, a fellow Manchester United fan attacked Frank, grabbing his curls on September 20.

The club banned him from Old Trafford for a year after he criticized Ilett, saying: "You've become famous and you're even making money from social media at Manchester's expense. Because of you, everyone is laughing at us."