SAINTS supporters are planning a moving tribute to a fellow fan who fell to his death from a bridge over a Southampton dual carriageway.

Spectators watching Saints take on Arsenal at St Mary’s next Wednesday will stage a round of applause during the 60th minute of the game for Kevin Smith, who was 60.

The tribute to the popular great-grandad is being organised by family friends Ally Day and Ryan Thorn.

Writing on social media, 24-year-old Mr Day, of Bassett, said: “If you’re going to the game against Arsenal please stand and join a minute’s applause for absolute die-hard Saints fan Kev Smith.

“He lived and breathed Saints and followed them all over the country.

“He would have been there on [May] 10, roaring Saints on. A round of applause is the least this great man deserves.”

Mr Day told the Daily Echo that at least one member of Kevin’s family was planning to attend the game.

He added: “The applause will be a very moving experience for everyone who knew Kev. He was a tremendous Saints supporter and I imagine his funeral will be a red and white affair.”

Kevin died after falling from a bridge over Maybray King Way in Bitterne last Friday.

The retired painter and decorator, who lived nearby, fell about 30ft and suffered multiple injuries. He was treated at the scene but he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Southampton General Hospital.

As reported in yesterday’s Daily Echo, neighbours released a host of red and white balloons in his memory.

His widow Pauline, 60, said she had known her husband since she was 14, adding that the couple had recently celebrated their wedding anniversary.

“We loved each other very much and were always together,” she said. “We had our ups and downs but we hadn’t had an argument in 12 years.”

The tribute was organised by mum-of-three Laura Wynter, who lived next door to Kevin.

Hampshire police have said that the death is not being treated as suspicious.