John Dempsey (footballer, born 1946)

John Dempsey
Personal information
Date of birth (1946-03-15)15 March 1946
Place of birth Hampstead, England
Date of death 6 November 2024(2024-11-06) (aged 78)
Position(s) Centre back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1964–1969 Fulham 149 (4)
1969–1978 Chelsea 166 (4)
1976Serbian 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.