CHELSEA legend John Dempsey has died aged 78. The former defender spent nine years at Stamford Bridge between 1969 and 1978.

Former Chelsea player, John Dempsey is dead. The Blues disclosed this in a post via their official X account on Wednesday.

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Former Ireland international and Chelsea defender John Dempsey has died aged 78. The centre-back won 19 caps for Ireland, ...

Former Chelsea and Republic of Ireland defender John Dempsey, who was part of the team who beat Leeds in the iconic 1970 FA Cup final, has died at the age of 78. The centre-back followed his ...

John Dempsey, who has died aged 78, was a London-born footballer of Irish descent who brought tackling power and aerial strength to central defence in the successful Chelsea team of the early ...

The club said: "It is with tremendous sadness that Chelsea Football Club announces the passing of our former centre-back and FA Cup and European Cup Winners’ Cup winner John Dempsey. He was 78.

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