The United Strand praises Michael Carrick as he reveals how he'll cut his hair if Man Utd beat West Ham

Man United’s recent form has been a revelation under new manager Michael Carrick, as they have won four games in a row since his arrival, including wins against Arsenal, Man City and Tottenham.

However, perhaps the biggest story around United at the moment is the United Strand and his hair. United fan Frank Ilett isn’t cutting his hair until the Red Devils win five games in a row. He will be going into Tuesday night’s game against West Ham nervous that his wait could finally end.

It’s been almost 500 days since Ilett cut his hair, as the last time Man United won five games in a row was February 2024. The West Ham game poses a really good chance for United to help Ilett end his long wait.

The United Strand hails “amazing” Michael Carrick

Since Carrick came in at Old Trafford, a haircut has looked so much more realistic for Ilett, as the Red Devils look a transformed side under the former Middlesbrough boss.

Speaking on Sky Sports, the fan known as the United Strand hailed how good Carrick has been for the Red Devils since joining. He said: “It's been amazing since he (Carrick) first came in. I’m glad as well that it’s not been like five easy teams either. We had to beat City and Arsenal and even Spurs and Fulham, they can be tough to beat on their days.”

The reporter also asked Ilett about what sort of haircut he would go for, and how he plans to get it done if United are able to beat West Ham on Tuesday night. The reporter said a classic short, back and sides, to which Ilett responded: “Something like that, I think.

“I mean, to start with, it needs to be kind of cut off in bunches. But then, yeah, I think probably buzz cut all over and start again, start fresh."

Carrick ‘aware’ of The United Strand ahead of West Ham

Because Ilett’s pursuit of a haircut has become so widely followed and viral, it is no surprise that United boss Carrick is aware of the situation. Heading into the West Ham game, he’ll hope his side are able to give Ilett what he’s been waiting for, but Carrick insisted that it’s not a distraction.

He said in his pre-match press conference: “I can say I'm aware of it, yeah. My kids have made me aware of it, if anything, but it certainly won't go into the team talk from a professional level. I can understand what's going on with it, and it does make me smile, but it won't have an impact ultimately in the end."

Heading into the game, United will be major favourites despite being away from home, as they face a West Ham side, who are struggling in the relegation zone. Things have improved at the London Stadium as of late, but they are still three points off safety.

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