Derry positive over Bradley brothers' fitness

Derry hope to have the Bradley brothers back from injury and available for selection in the 2012 Allianz League.

According to The Examiner, Oak Leafs manger John Brennan believes Paddy Bradley is recovering well from an operation on a ruptured cruciate knee ligament and will available for the league campaign.

Eoin Bradley suffered a similar knee injury to his brother in training before the Ulster final defeat to Donegal and has undergone surgery to rectify the problem.

Paddy revealed on Twitter that he hopes to play some part in Derry’s Dr McKenna Cup campaign, prior to the commencement of the Ulster team’s league battle.

Eoin is still in the recovery process from his injury and Brennan is hoping that he will make his comeback in March or April.

Brennan said: "Paddy is coming on very well and Eoin is naturally a couple of months behind after picking up the injury later.

"We’re optimistic Eoin will be part of our plans for the latter part of the league.

"Going on what the medics have told us, we expect Paddy to be ready for the start of the league. He has his rehab done and he should be playing football by January."