MALCOLM Shotton believes Oxford United's army of travelling fans can prove the equivalent of an extra man on the pitch for the relegation clash at Port Vale on Saturday.
United now have 13 coaches set to make the trip to Vale Park - with the fans travelling free courtesy of the Oxford Mail, Thames Valley FM and United's new owner Firoz Kassam.
It means Oxford will have the backing of up to 2,000 fans.
Shotton said: "The support has been magnificent. They are the 12th man on the pitch for us when we have been away from home - and also at home."
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