WEAKER THAN BEFORE..

Bradley believes recent turmoil has taken toll on Ulster champ

- PAT NOLAN

DONEGAL coach Paddy says Rory Bradley Gallagher's absence is "a bit of a weakness" for Derry ahead of Sunday's meeting of the counties in Ballybofey.

Gallagher resigned earlier this month after serious allegations about him surfaced on social media from his estranged wife.

The controversy erupted on the week of the Ulster final but Derry still managed to retain their title with a penalty shootout win over Armagh.

They were pegged back for a draw once again last Saturday against Monaghan, who they had beaten comfortably in the Ulster semi-final, in their opening game in Group 4 of the All-Ireland series.