My Mum worked with john at springwood day centre edgware for disabled youg people. One story they had a clapped out old minibus. John started a fundraiser to buy a newer one. At chelsea matthew harding heard about this and a week or so later matthaw drove a brand new minibus to springwood and presented john with the keys so sad to hear r.i.p john
I'm Man City...and Alan and John Dempsey were in the Chelsea team which broke my heart as a 13-year-old in 1971 when they beat us in the Cup-Winners' Cup semi-final when I really thought we were going to retain the trophy. All these years later, it is sad to look back now at those games and see all the players who have left us. I no longer have the same interest in the modern game, despite City's success in the last decade, but I love listening to the stories and memories from the old days!
Two one nil wins in both legs with a little known forward I think called Derek smethurst scoring in each game , with ossie out injured. Dempsey a good and much underrated player and clearly a good man.
I’ve been a Blues supporter since 1968, and for me the team around that era were top notch. My memory isn’t brilliant but i can still remember those teams of by heart. I was very upset when Hudson join Stoke, if fact I couldn’t believe it..
Just sent this to CFC... I would like to ask if CFC has any plans to celebrate the life of the late John Dempsey, one of our stallwart players of the 1970’s. I ask as I am surprised that there has so far been no mention that he died recently, or a statement, on the club website. Usually, CFC is very quick to add notes and news concerning former players of the club.
My Mum worked with john at springwood day centre edgware for disabled youg people. One story they had a clapped out old minibus. John started a fundraiser to buy a newer one. At chelsea matthew harding heard about this and a week or so later matthaw drove a brand new minibus to springwood and presented john with the keys so sad to hear r.i.p john
I'm Man City...and Alan and John Dempsey were in the Chelsea team which broke my heart as a 13-year-old in 1971 when they beat us in the Cup-Winners' Cup semi-final when I really thought we were going to retain the trophy. All these years later, it is sad to look back now at those games and see all the players who have left us. I no longer have the same interest in the modern game, despite City's success in the last decade, but I love listening to the stories and memories from the old days!
Likewise John . 😀
Two one nil wins in both legs with a little known forward I think called Derek smethurst scoring in each game , with ossie out injured. Dempsey a good and much underrated player and clearly a good man.
I am Chelsea and have no interest now in Chelsea despite all the success
great chat, RIP john dempsey, Chelsea legend
John was a very reliable defender I saw him play hundreds of time and he rarely made any mistakes RIP John
Much underrated player in the late 60’s and early 70’s. Loved to watch him play from the Shed. God bless John.
I’ve been a Blues supporter since 1968, and for me the team around that era were top notch. My memory isn’t brilliant but i can still remember those teams of by heart. I was very upset when Hudson join Stoke, if fact I couldn’t believe it..
Very sad day
Thanks Tony
So sad to hear John passed away a member of my favourite chelsea team Rip John chelsea loyal
Apart from the money they earn today huddy had the best times when there was fun and not just top players but top people RIP John 🙏🙏
RIP JOHN DEMPSEY
🔵⚽️🙏🏻
' I Was Very Fortunate To See John Dempsey Score A Great Header Against Everton In 1971-72 Season; Chelsea Won 4-0'.
Just sent this to CFC...
I would like to ask if CFC has any plans to celebrate the life of the late John Dempsey, one of our stallwart players of the 1970’s. I ask as I am surprised that there has so far been no mention that he died recently, or a statement, on the club website. Usually, CFC is very quick to add notes and news concerning former players of the club.