Phil Dyer, the brother of lifelong United fan Steve, who died last month after a long battle with cancer, said he had an emotional day at Wembley.

Twelve months ago Steve flew over from America to watch Oxford at Wembley after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. 

Sadly, he died last month and the club and fans have paid tribute to him.

Shortly before his death the club made him their official ‘12th man’ on all teamsheets and match programmes until the end of the season. 

The EFL and Wembley also agreed to name him on yesterday’s official programme and in the 12th minute the Oxford fans stopped to applaud in his memory.

Mr Dyer, who lives in Bicester, said: “Seeing his name and picture on the programme is very touching and the minute’s applause was a lovely gesture.”

He added: “I know he’s with me somewhere and he would have been so proud with that.”

Oxford United put the Dyers and Steve’s son Steven in the directors’ box last year after learning of his diagnosis.

It meant the lifelong U’s fan was able to take his son to a game just as his own father Richard had taken him to the Manor Ground in 1963.

Phil, 56, said it was emotional coming back to Wembley without his big brother.

He said: “It was a great day being here with him last year and it’s emotional this time around that he’s not here.

“He was really looked after and loved being there with us and Steven.

“He was a great big brother, always looking after the family and checking we were alright and he was very much loved by everyone.”