Bradley looks for Croker lift

INJURED forward Paddy Bradley believes the Croke Park factor could lift Derry spirits ahead of Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC qualifier against in-form Kildare.

Derry are still licking their wounds following Sunday’s Ulster final loss to Donegal and there has been much criticism of the decision to make them play again just six days later.

Bradley, out of this year’schampionship with cruciate knee ligament damage, described the situation as “crazy” but welcomed the Derry’s chance to play in Croker.