Where were you when the fun stopped?

NOT for the first time in football, we are obliged to reflect on the profound meaning of David St Hubbins’ sage observation: “It’s such a fine line between stupid and clever”.

Step forward, Mario Balotelli – and try not to fall over, there’s a good lad.

Not so super Mario was once again in everyone’s bad books this week after a spot of showboating in Manchester City’s friendly game with LA Galaxy went spectacularly wrong.