Fans have paid tribute to Dartford FC supporter Anthony Hay, who died after being hit by a train.

The 57-year-old from Dartford, known as 'Tony' to his friends, was pronounced dead after being struck at Farningham Road station on June 25.

An inquest into his death opened at Gravesend Old Town Hall in High Street, Gravesend on Tuesday.

A post mortem carried out on July 7 at Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, found that Mr Hay died from "several injuries" and confirmed they were sustained from a rail accident.

A provisional date for an inquest hearing has been announced as Wednesday September 9.

Mr Hay was a keen Darts fan and followed them home and away.

A minute's silence was held by the club to mark his passing prior to the team's pre-season friendly match against Canvey Island on Saturday.

Friends of Mr Hay have expressed their sadness on Dartford fans' forum, puredfc.com

Gary C said: "Horribly sad news. An absolutely cracking bloke.

"I remember vividly his 50th party the night we won the Ryman North and a good number of people gatecrashing his party at PP afterwards - players and all. RIP 'Stoat Throttler'."

Kingfield Ender said: "As a Woking supporter I had the pleasure of Tony's company many times, home and away and at a couple of neutral venues.

"A really top bloke and the sort of bloke who although he didn't say too much, when he did you listened.

"A massive loss for everyone. RIP 'Little Tone' glad to have met you sir."

Jason said: "Those long away trips in his company are to be cherished. I'm sure we'll be raising plenty of half's in your honour Tony. You're going to be greatly missed by all. Just a really, really nice bloke. Absolutely gutted."

Mr Hay's family made a statement on Dartford's FC website.

It read: "It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Tony Hay.

"We know that he was a staunch supporter of Dartford FC, attending all of their home & away matches.

"The funeral arrangements have not yet been finalised and a further announcement will be made in due course."

A spokesman for the Darts said:"Our thoughts are with Tony's family and his friends at this very sad time. RIP Tony from us all at Dartford FC."