#8 Jeremy Menez – Bordeaux
Seen as the experienced individual that would guide the young blood of Bordeaux, Jeremy Menez’s return to his homeland looked like a match made in heaven. A club of slightly lower stature, helpful for his advancing years and declining influences, he could use his knowledge to assist the multitude of Les Girondins’ youthful attackers.
Instead, we got the Menez that some had predicted. He started the season but was not up to scratch in any position he played, with his performances personified by a red card after 38 minutes against Montpellier which saw him pulled from the team entirely.
His work ethic has come under scrutiny, especially as young players have surpassed him in terms of contribution on the field, with manager Jocelyn Gourvenec unwavering in his belief that everyone should pull their weight. For Menez, he may have to drag himself around a football pitch somewhere else for the 2017/18 campaign.
