Many Oxford United supporters have been stunned and saddened by the death of fellow fan Andrew Knapton last Thursday.

Knapton, known as "Nappy" was THE voice of the London Road terrace at the Manor Ground, according to many who knew him. He died aged just 35 from a suspected heart attack.

The late Andrew 'Nappy' Knapton"He was well known and loved by many hundreds, if not thousands, of OUFC supporters," said one of his friends, Steve Day. "His chant of 'Give us an Ooooooo' will never be forgotten."

One fan, posting on the Fans' Forum, wrote how the London Road was the heart of the matchday experience for many thousands of United supporters, and Nappy's was the leading and the loudest voice.

"If leaving the Manor was sad, then losing Nappy makes it doubly sad," he declared. "Those that don't know him will feel the loss at Minchery when they wonder why the fans behind the goal don't spell out O-X-F-O-R-D with quite so much gusto as they used to.

"What I particularly used to like was the way that other fans tried to mimic him. When this happened there would be a muted chorus of 'OXFORD' then cries of 'sssccchhhh' until the terrace fell quiet.

"With perfect timing to allow for the chant to be heard in a quiet period of play there would then follow the inevitable 'GIVE US AN Oooooo' and half the crowd in that end would respond.

Now I know that the Manor, and in particular the London Road, really has gone forever."

Steve Day's brother, Darrell, said: "He died wearing his Oxford United shirt which he would have been proud of. He has been the most popular voice heard for many years at the Manor.

"When all went quiet we just said: 'Go on Nappy, do your stuff' and the atmosphere picked up no end. Matchdays just won't be the same ever again."

There has been a request to have his ashes scattered at The Kassam Stadium, to which United have agreed. It will be some time in August.

There will be a minute's silence at Sunday's Alan Judge charity match at the Manor, and flowers will be laid at the ground.

Along with other fans, the Day brothers are trying to raise enough money to remember Nappy at the new ground by way of a plaque or commemorative bricks.

"He was so much looking forward to us moving to the new stadium, he couldn't wait," said Steve.