One who succeeds as disciple (8)
I believe the answer is:
follower
'disciple' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for follower that I've seen before include "A loyal adherent - or a pursuer" , "Supporter" , "Person who succeeds" , "fan" , "Disciple" .)