Under notable pupils section there is no mention of John Dempsey who played center back for many years for Chelsea and won a Cup winners medal with them. He was a year below me and scored prolifically for the school teams as a center forward. I once played against him at King Edwards Park in Willesden.
By the way your web page is great. Kudos for doing this.
Alec McKay (22 May 2019)
As well as playing in a European final, John Dempsey, an old teammate of mine for Iverson F.C. scored a goal in that European final which Chelsea won 2-1.
Ken Kauder (5 December 2019)
I also played for Iverson around the same time as John Dempsey and was also in Fleming lived in Messina Ave have very fond memories of that time
Hi John yes it was great to play for Iverson all those years ago and also to be part of Fleming as well.
I remember John very well ,I played for Iverson Fc and lived around the corner from John in Ariel road . I was at Kynaston 1959 – 1965
Hi Alan hope you and your family are well. Yes I remember back then and I lived in Loveridge Road and you in Ariel Road and playing for Iverson brings back memories which I will remember for ever.
Reply from John Dempsey (10/10/2019):
I saw Alec McKay note about an ex pupil John Dempsey been left out of pupils who went to Kynaston school.
I am the John Dempsey and yes I played for Fulham Chelsea and also I played for Eire as well as an international.
I went to Kynaston from 1957-1961 and really enjoyed going to such a good school.Maybe you can add my name to people that achieved something which would be nice.
John
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Thanks
You also played for Kilburn Priory and Grand Union with me Brian Goldson who also went to Kynaston and what a football team we had there under Mr Willis they were great times.
Hi Brian hope you and your family are all well. I remember our times at Kilburn Priory and Grand Union which I remember and also with Mr Willis and as you said what agreat team we had which I will never forget and I wish it was now. Brings back happy memories. Take Care.
I played with John in the house team ( Fleming) he was brilliant we were mediocre, no change that to useless compared to him, he was also a very good cricket player, many years after leaving school I paid to watch John when he was playing for Chelsea.
I recently posted a pic of our class 2D 1958 John is back row.
Hi Keith thank you for your kind comment and I remember our time in Fleming House team playing and also I enjoyed playing Cricket as well. I will have to give you your money back after watching me play for Chelsea. Stay Safe