Ireland will come back stronger, vows Jackson

John Jackson has proved himself one of the most eloquent and thoughtful Irish hockey players when a dictaphone is thrust in his direction.

And even after one of the most heartbreaking moments of his sporting career, Jackson fought back the tears to offer a rousing rallying cry to team-mates and supporters.

The Belgium-based Belfast man had just seen his Olympic dream ended in cruel fashion on Sunday, as Ireland went down 3-2 to a Korean goal seconds from the final hooter in the final of the Electric Ireland FIH Road to London qualifier at Belfield.