The 500-Day Hair Challenge: Fernandes Fires Back at the Loyal Fan and Spurs Ahead
8 February 2026
The 500-Day Hair Challenge: Fernandes Fires Back at the Loyal Fan and United’s Win
The challenge has spanned over 500 days.
Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United's star, issued a stern remark when asked about a fan who refused to cut his hair for over 500 days.
According to The Sun, when asked whether Frank Ilt, the loyal fan who vowed to grow his hair until United won five straight matches, would finally head to a barber, Fernandes replied seriously: I need to book an appointment for myself, not look at others.
I don't care if they need to go to a barber, that's not important to me.
The response, described as harsh by The Sun, spread quickly on social media, adding another twist to Manchester United's weirdest fan challenge.
Frank's vow lasted more than 500 days, with his hair growing longer amid the club's chaotic Old Trafford era.
United inched closer to ending Frank's ordeal after a 2-0 win over Tottenham, logging a fourth straight victory.
With the scissors finally within reach, the long-suffering fan broke his silence after the Tottenham win.
And Frank said, Carick is leading, and this hair will disappear soon; West Ham is next (Tuesday), four of five milestones completed; it's the first time I've seen four straight wins since the challenge began.
And Fernandes, clearly emotional: This time it will happen. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Frank began the challenge on October 5, 2024; throughout, his hair grew and his online following increased.
If the hair is cut eventually, Frank pledged to donate his hair to a charity that provides wigs for children who lost theirs due to illness.
Punchline 1: This is the first time a haircut changed the scoreline.
Punchline 2: In the end, even the hair might cheer for a clean sheet.
