David Beckham Tipped for Surprise Man Utd Role if They Beat Forest and Spurs

David Beckham has been tipped for a surprise role at Manchester United if the Red Devils win their next two matches

Man United Fan Nears End of Year-Long Hair Challenge as Winning Run Continues

After a tough start to the 2025/26 season, Manchester United are finally finding their rhythm. Under Rúben Amorim, the Red Devils have recorded impressive victories over Sunderland, Liverpool, and Brighton & Hove Albion, climbing to sixth in the Premier League table with 16 points.

As United prepare to face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground this weekend, one lifelong supporter will be watching the match with more personal stakes than most.

Frank Ilett, known online as The United Strand, made a bold promise over a year ago — he wouldn’t cut his hair until Manchester United won five consecutive matches. Now, after 391 days, his long-awaited haircut could finally be within reach.

With United just two victories away from completing the challenge, even club legends are getting involved. Former winger Nani joked that David Beckham should be the one to give Frank his long-overdue trim if the team beats both Forest and Tottenham Hotspur.

“If that means Man United are winning, I want him to cut his hair,” Nani told Covers.com. “They just need to stay humble and disciplined — even a 1-0 win is enough. And yes, Beckham should do it. He’s had plenty of practice — he’d be perfect!”

Earlier this month, after United’s dramatic win over Liverpool at Anfield, defender Diogo Dalot also commented on Frank’s quirky challenge.

“Let’s see… we hope we can give him that haircut,” Dalot said with a smile. “But we have to take it game by game. This is a tough league, and consistency is key.”

With confidence high and momentum on their side, United’s next two fixtures could determine not only their place in the league — but also the fate of one fan’s famous hair.