Topics: Ruben Amorim, Manchester United
Ruben Amorim has had his say on the viral Manchester United fan who will only cut his hair when his side win five games in a row.
In October 2024, United supporter Frank Illet, originally from Oxford but living in Spain, embarked on a challenge that has taken a life of its own when he pledged to continue growing his hair until United won five games consecutively.
When his viral stunt began, United had just drawn 0-0 with Aston Villa and he decided to begin the challenge in order to "spread humour to Man United fans during a difficult period of time".
More than a year has passed, with Frank's hair continuining to grow as United failed to put together five victories on the trot.
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Going by 'The United Strand', he regularly post updates on his social media channels - racking up more than 700,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok as he counts down.
United players have become aware, with new goalkeeper Senne Lemmens weighing in.
Things were looking up when United recorded three wins in a row against Sunderland, Liverpool and Brighton but could only a manage a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest last weekend.
United are therefore back to square one in Frank's challenge as they prepare for a Saturday lunchtime clash with Spurs.
And in an new interview with Men in Blazers, Amorim, who won the Manager of the Month award for October, discussed the United fan's hair and admitted he hopes a fresh trim is on the horizon.
Amorim explained: "Ah I don't know! One day he's going to cut his hair. I don't know when! Let's win the next one, then we'll see. For me, I just hope for him to cut his hair as soon as possible."
Frank, who was involved an unsavoury incident at Old Trafford as a man was punished for aggressively grabbing his hair, had said earlier this season that he had optimism that he would get finally get a haircut before 2025 was over and done with.
For that to happen, United would need to kick off a winning streak against Spurs and then proceeded to beat Everton, Crystal Palace, West Ham and Wolves.
With so much anticipation for the cut, Frank has already laid out his ideal scenario.
"I'm hopeful that maybe by the end of the year, maybe I'll get a haircut," he told BBC Radio Manchester.
"The perfect ending would be one of the players to cut it at Old Trafford."
