Robins left to rue dropped points in dominant show

STOKE boss Mark Robins took heart from a dominant performance despite his side dropping a point at home to Norwich.

- BY PETER SMITH

Sorba Thomas earned his side the draw when he pounced early in the second half to cancel out Jovon Makama's breakaway opener for the visitors at the bet365 Stadium.

But the Potters would be cursing not to have taken three points.

Robins said: "We were in control and more so than in any other game since I've been here, I think.

"I'm pleased with the performance overall. Realistically we were dominant from start to finish."

Million Manhoef hit the post while Bae Jun-ho had two efforts scrambled away from pretty much on the line, while Viktor Johansson saved well from Liam Gibbs in a rare Norwich attack.

Norwich though, who have lost four out of four at home under Liam Manning, remain unbeaten on their travels.