Eddie Howe claims his club-record signing Jordon Ibe has been "a disappointment"

"He played plenty of football with Liverpool last season and we’re looking forward to seeing him to continue to grow now with us, he’s a huge prospect."

Those were the words of Bournemouth's chief executive Neill Blake when Jordon Ibe signed for the club from Liverpool. The 21-year-old was signed on a four-year contract for a club record £15million transfer fee.

Ibe has played 16 times for Eddie Howe's team in his debut season at the Vitality Stadium. The midfielder was part of the team who lost 3-0 to Millwall in the FA Cup last weekend.

After the loss, Howe singled out Ibe for his performances since joining the club last summer.

"He hasn’t been a regular in the team and that will be a disappointment for him and for us." Howe told The Guardian after the loss, in which Bournemouth made 11 changes from their previous match. "I still feel there’s a lot of potential in there, but obviously he’s got to fulfil that when he gets chances like today."

Bournemouth were one of three Premier League sides to lose to lower-league opposition, with the likes of Liverpool, Crystal Palace and Southampton facing replays against sides from lower-leagues.

The London native has yet to score for Bournemouth since joining. Howe's public comments could be taken either way by the England Under-21 international. He is now a marked man with a point to prove. Howe will hope his words will light a fire under Ibe and move on his career.