Manchester United Fan with Long Hair Becomes Victim of Attack at Old Trafford.
According to The Sun: A Manchester United fan, who promised not to cut his hair until the team wins five matches in a row, became a victim of another fan while visiting Old Trafford.
Frank Ilett, 29, started his challenge 'The United Strand' on October 5 last year, deciding not to cut his hair until his favorite team achieves five consecutive wins.
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During this time, his hair has grown more than 18 cm, and Frank has become a true viral hero, as he is also trying to raise money for charity.
However, during his visit to Old Trafford for the match against Chelsea, Frank was seen in the stadium lobby with other fans.
In a video that appeared on social media, he was smiling when suddenly another fan grabbed his hair and started shaking it violently.
Frank tried to escape the aggressive fan while he continued to grab his hair.
To separate them, fellow fans intervened, and the aggressor was held back.
This fan shouted at Frank: “F*** off, f*** off, I’ll do what I f***ing want.”
“Listen, he’s not a United f***ing fan, so f*** off, f*** off.”
After this, the aggressor tried to approach Frank again, but he was held back by fans once more.
It is unclear what triggered this confrontation from the fan.
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Sharing a photo with outstretched arms, he wrote: “What a place. Wet hair, but I’m still smiling! Big win today! What an incredible game in the end! 1 win, 4 left. COME ON UNITED!”
In an interview with SunSport before the season started, Frank noted that all his previous interactions with fans had been positive.
“Every interaction I’ve had has been positive. I live in Spain, there are fewer people who know me here, but still a few come up for photos from afar, and when I visit England - it’s a completely different world.”
“I attended the United game against Lyon – seriously, it was the best game I’ve ever seen live, and I don’t know if there will be another like that – I think by that time I’ve taken over 200 photos with various people.”
Frank’s last match for United before the game against Chelsea was part of a dramatic 4-3 victory over Lyon in the Europa League quarter-finals.
He explained that he started this challenge to 'spread joy' and that the perfect ending would be cutting his hair at Old Trafford.
However, the defeat in the Manchester derby last week confirmed that his challenge will continue for another year.
This entire situation can be seen as a reminder of how fans can passionately support their teams, sometimes even despite emotional outbursts. Surprisingly, Frank has maintained a positive attitude and continues his challenge, hoping for the success of Manchester United in upcoming matches.
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