Neptune out to conquer Demons in opening league clash

IT MAY be the first game of the season, but when Neptune and Mardyke UCC Demons launch the new Nivea for Men SuperLeague at Neptune Stadium tonight (8pm), expect fireworks.

"It's a local derby and that sets it apart from every other game in the league," Neptune's Stephen McCarthy insisted, as the home side put the finishing touches to their preparations at the end of what has been a traumatic week for the club.

They had been training since the first week in August with new coach Cristiano Sias, but he parted company with the club and returned to Italy at the beginning of the week.