June has been a tough month. With all that cool wet weather and Euro 2012 on the TV, the weeds have been successful on the counterattack. But despite many setbacks, I am starting to get a tournament-ready selection of produce together. Peas and broad beans turned up late for training and will have to be satisfied with a place on the potting bench. So here is my current best eleven:
Chard
Onion (S) Rhubarb des Glaces Chive
Rocket
Thyme Honeyberry
di Rapa
Asparagus Artichoke
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| Thyme on the right flank with Chive (left back) |
Tasty expensive frontman Asparagus spearheads the attack, beautifully complemented by Artichoke, who has been in surprisingly prolific early season form. The temperamental Italian import Cima di Rapa has had his best season yet, but just don't call him Turnip Top. Thyme looks elegant on the flanks, with the surprise debutant Honeyberry sharp in small bursts but with much promise for the future. The reliable Rocket adds a bit of pace and bite in the middle of the plot. Alongside the cool Iceberg Reine Des Glace let us commend the sturdy Rhubarb, who has also been the stem of a lot of good moves. The abundant raw talent of Spring Onion and the flourishing Chive give the team the requisite oniony flavour, while the ageing Chard has now made a record number of appearances at the Spring Kitchen Stadium. Given the shape of the pitch, the midfield will set up in a diamond formation and will be expected to play in neat triangles. They've been drawn in a tough group alongside the tournament favourites Weeds, the up and coming Pests and the unpredictable Inclement Weather, but I am hopeful at least of making the quarter finals.
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| A great view of the action from the expensive new grandstand |
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