Melbourne Citys derby heroes have revealed the origins of their revved-up performance in Saturday nights A-League trouncing of Melbourne Victory.It all began with a slip of the tongue from Victory skipper Carl Valeri.The midfielder is one of the most respected players in the league after spending a decade in Italian football and winning an A-League championship with Victory in his first season back in Australia.When he speaks, others listen.So when he said City players would be feeling a fear factor when they arrived at Etihad Stadium for the match, City players stored it away.Man of the match Luke Brattan and wonder-goal scorer Tim Cahill both said it was a huge motivator to go out and unleash their potential against the league heavyweights.In big games like this, its expected there will be a bit of banter in the press during the week. Ill do it myself, Brattan told AAP.Someone from their camp said that we feared them during the week.We loved it. We used it as motivation but we stay humble and look forward.Cahill reminded his teammates prior to kick-off of Valeris words, published by the Herald Sun.They said were going to fear (Victory) coming in here. I dont think we feared nothing, Cahill told Fox Sports.Of course, while motivation is one thing - having the talent, fitness and strategy to pull off the win is another.Brattan was one of the busiest men on the park, bustling between defence and attack to allow John van t Schips side to monster possession and starve Victory of opportunities.The 26-year-old credited Citys backroom staff for improving his conditioning after arriving less than game-fit.The Manchester City player was loaned to Bolton Wanderers last season but didnt make a start for the club.I wasnt playing a lot, wasnt training regularly. (Last year) just was not a great year, he said.I didnt come back in great shape but the medical staff have got me in great shape now.I had a bit of a problem with my back but thats all sorted now too. Reggie Wayne Jersey . But by the time the game started, the Toronto Raptors forward felt even worse. And, for three quarters, it showed as Gay shot a woeful three-for-13 from the field. Kenny Moore Womens Jersey .com) - The red-hot Los Angeles Kings will try to extend their winning streak to a season-high seven games when they visit the Edmonton Oilers for Sundays clash at Rexall Place. http://www.coltsofficialstore.us/authentic-reggie-wayne-colts-jersey/ . -- The Missouri Tigers might not have a roster full of superstars. Johnny Unitas Colts Jersey . However, he did make them miss him a little less. Cundiff, who had the unenviable job of replacing Dawson last season, agreed Thursday to a one-year, $1. Malik Hooker Youth Jersey . Mickelson barely made the cut but had the best round of the day with nine birdies and an eagle coupled with two bogeys to sit two shots behind leader Craig Lee of Scotland. Lee shot a 69 for a 12-under 204 total. "I just love the fact I am in contention and have an opportunity in my first tournament of the year here in Abu Dhabi," Mickelson said. Warriors prop Charlie Gubb is facing up to seven weeks on the NRL sidelines for a shoulder charge on Darcy Lussick in Manlys win in Perth on Saturday.Gubb was hit with a grade two shoulder charge by the NRL match review committee on Sunday for the tackle which happened in the first half of the Sea Eagles 15-14 golden point win at nib Stadium.The base penalty for the charge is 350 demerit points and subsequently a three-match ban. But Gubb has heavy loading due to two similar offences in the last two years.If Gubb takes the early guilty plea hhe will accrue 525 demerit points and miss five matches.ddddddddddddHowever if he decides to fight the charge at the NRL judiciary and loses he will sit out seven matches and his season will be over unless the Warriors qualify for the finals.Gubb is the second player hit with a significant shoulder charge citation this week. Greg Inglis was banned for three matches for his hit on Josh Dugan in State of Origin III. ' ' '