BOSS DEMANDS RESPONSE

STOKE City have to find a way to win games even if they're not at the top of their game, insists Mark Robins.

- Peter Smith

Stoke blasted out of the traps with four wins from their first five games before falling the wrong side of a 1-0 defeat at Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.

Robins is now preparing his squad for a home game against Norwich on Saturday (3pm) and demanding a positive response in front of what should be a decent crowd at the bet365 Stadium.

He was clearly frustrated at Loftus Road but hoped that cameos for subs Robert Bozenik and Lamine Cisse will help get them up to speed so they can make a bigger impact in the Championship in games to come.

"To be honest they need to respond, they've got to respond," said the manager.