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Coach or supporter (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sleeper

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This clue could be a double definition.

'coach' is the first definition.
(I know that sleeper is a type of coach)

'supporter' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?

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(Other definitions for sleeper that I've seen before include "Support for railway lines" , "Somnolent person or beam under railway track" , "An overnight train?" , "One who's out" , "Kipper" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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