The Derry football panel's walking wounded are set to make a return to action in the coming weeks, with seven players expected to be back for the Ulster Championship tie against Cavan or Donegal on June 16.

WHAT follows is the net result of an extraordinary interview, one given by a player who answers every question put to him with his eyes closed.

Derry may have to plan for their upcoming Championship campaign without mercurial forward Paddy Bradley.