John Dempsey (footballer, born 1946)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 March 1946 | ||
| Place of birth | Hampstead, England | ||
| Date of death | 6 November 2024 (aged 78) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1969 | Fulham | 149 | (4) |
| 1969–1978 | Chelsea | 166 | (4) |
| 1976 | → Serbian White Eagles | ||
| 1978–1980 | Philadelphia Fury | 81 | (2) |
| 1983–1984 | Dundalk | 10 | (0) |
| Total | 404 | (10) | |
| International career | |||
| 1966–1972 | Republic of Ireland | 19 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1976 | Serbian White Eagles | ||
| –1982 | Maidenhead United | ||
| 1983–1984 | Dundalk | ||
| Egham Town | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
John Dempsey (15 March 1946 – 6 November 2024) was a professional footballer who played as a centre back. He played for Fulham and Chelsea in the 1960s and 1970s before moving to the United States to join Philadelphia Fury. He ended his career after a stint in Ireland with Dundalk. Born in England, he represented the Republic of Ireland national team at international level.