A Manchester United fan’s viral promise not to cut his hair until the club wins five straight matches has taken another twist after the Red Devils’ 2–2 draw with Nottingham Forest earlier today, Softfootball reports.
The supporter, known online as @UnitedStrand, has now gone 392 days without a haircut, a challenge he started in frustration last season. Fans were convinced the streak was finally coming to an end as Manchester United, coached by Rúben Amorim, had been on a three-game winning run, including that famous 2–1 victory at Anfield. But the draw at city ground meant the hair stays and so does the wait.
Fans React Under Manchester United’s Official Post
After the final whistle, Manchester United’s official X handle posted the result as usual — and that’s when fans immediately brought up UnitedStrand’s challenge.
A user named Maelstorm commented under the post:
Bro is never cutting his hair soon.
That single line went viral, drawing hundreds of reactions.
Another user, Mr Tee, replied:
Damn, I feel for him.
While SportyBet Arena jokingly added:
Many others echoed the sentiment, saying United’s inconsistency might mean the fan’s next haircut is still a long way off.
UnitedStrand Speaks Before and After the Game
Before the match, UnitedStrand had posted a short clip on his X account showing off his thick, uncut hair, proudly announcing :
But after Nottingham Forest forced a draw, fans flooded his comments with a mix of sympathy and laughter.
Connor Moore wrote:
Back to day 0.
Godspet Eyes added humorously:
My bro, na you go later barb this hair! When your face full of hair and you no fit see, you go know. Man U no fit win five in a row till next year!
Raphael Pinero commented:
Gonna take at least a couple years to cut that hair.
And Valrick suggested a modification:
Sorry lad, might be time to change it to five games unbeaten. Doesn’t look like we’re making five wins in a row this season.
To top it off, ABBAs Al Shamari shared a hilarious meme of a caveman brushing his hair with the caption, 2050:
The viral “hair challenge” has become a light-hearted symbol of Manchester United fans’ ongoing frustration with their team’s inconsistency under Amorim. While some admire UnitedStrand’s commitment, others joke that his hair might grow as long as the club’s rebuilding process. For now, one thing’s certain the wait for both a haircut and a 5 game winning streak continues.
